Regulatory Compliance Lead - Banking AML/CFT & Risk

AmBank Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AmBank Group in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Compliance professional to support the SVP, Compliance and oversee second-line risk and regulatory adherence across functions.

You will help implement the Compliance Programme, develop policies, provide advisory on new products, ensure AML/CFT readiness, and train teams to meet BNM, CMSA and Bursa requirements.

The role requires 6–8 years in banking/financial services with at least 3 years in a compliance or regulatory role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in banking/financial services.
• Minimum 3 years in a compliance/regulatory advisory, assurance, monitoring, governance or control role.
• Strong knowledge of Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, BNM, CMSA, AML/CFT and market conduct.
• Experience providing practical, risk-based regulatory advisory to business units.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SVP in developing and implementing the Compliance Programme for all functions under the Entity.
• Support second-line oversight of business compliance risks and controls.
• Help formulate policies with Group Compliance to mitigate risk and comply with regulations.
• Coordinate with lines of business to implement regulatory changes and policy updates.
• Provide Compliance advisory on new/variant products and changes to existing products.
• Support AML/CFT programme implementation and regulatory reporting to boards/regulators.
• Deliver training to raise compliance awareness and manage incidents and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory advisory

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Banking, Risk Management or Compliance

Job description

AmBank Group in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Compliance professional to support the SVP, Compliance and oversee second-line risk and regulatory adherence across functions.

You will help implement the Compliance Programme, develop policies, provide advisory on new products, ensure AML/CFT readiness, and train teams to meet BNM, CMSA and Bursa requirements.

The role requires 6–8 years in banking/financial services with at least 3 years in a compliance or regulatory role.