Regulatory Advisor

Ant International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant International in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Compliance Specialist to support their compliance program and ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance within the Fintech sector.

The role requires strong analytical skills and regulatory knowledge, along with the ability to work independently and under pressure. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant compliance or regulatory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Fintech and payment institutions in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Compliance in establishing a robust compliance program.
• Handle submissions, regulatory enquiries, and maintain relationships with authorities.
• Lead applications for licenses related to the Fintech sector.
• Identify and manage regulatory risks and escalations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

Job description

We are a leading organization in the Fintech sector, dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Overview

The role involves supporting the Head of Compliance in Malaysia to establish and implement a robust compliance program, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Compliance, Malaysia to establish and implement a robust compliance program to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations in Malaysia and internal policies.
• Responsible for handling submissions, regulatory enquiries, audits and maintain good working relationship with the regulatory authorities in Malaysia, including coordination for any on-site inspection, if required.
• Lead and support applications for, and continuing maintenance of, money services business, electronic money issuer, registered merchant acquirer licenses and other similar Fintech-related business licenses in Malaysia.
• Provide sound advice and recommendations to relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to regulatory and licensing issues for the licensed payment institutions in Malaysia.
• Identify and manage regulatory risks, act as a point of escalation for any policy and regulatory breaches to senior management.
• Help formulate, review and maintain compliance framework, policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations in Malaysia.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance trainings and compliance risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance; or equivalent work experience.
• At least 7 years and above of relevant compliance, regulatory or similar experience.
• Strong regulatory/compliance knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of Fintech, payment institutions and similar legal and regulatory requirements in Malaysia.
• Team player and ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Experience in liaising with Malaysia regulators preferred.
• Experience with financial services preferred.