Regulatory Compliance Senior Specialist

GXBank; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital bank in Malaysia is seeking a Compliance Officer to provide guidance on financial regulations, assess product compliance, and conduct risk assessments. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial services. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for liaising with stakeholders and regulators. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in financial services.
• Ability to interact with Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in maintaining good relationships with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on laws and regulations to internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate new products for compliance with laws and policies.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and prepare reports.
• Assist in investigation of regulatory breaches and complaints.

Skills

Regulatory compliance support

Analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of data analytic tools

Education

Tertiary level qualification

Job description

GX Bank Berhad - the Grab-led Digital Bank - is the FIRST digital bank in Malaysia, approved by BNM to commence operations. We aim to leverage technology and innovation to serve the financial needs of the unserved and underserved individuals, and micro and small medium enterprises.

We are driven by our shared purpose and passion to bring positive transformation to the banking industry, starting with solutions that address the financial struggles of Malaysians and businesses.

Get To Know The Role

• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders (including business and operations) on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and acting as a contact point for compliance queries.
• Be able to assess and interpret the potential impact of applicable financial regulations and rules on business and product development.
• Evaluate and review new products, services, and operations (including marketing materials and advertisements) to ensure due compliance with internal policies and relevant laws and regulations.
• Coordinate closely with subject matter experts to implement risk mitigation strategies in key areas such as personal data protection, transaction monitoring, business continuity and information security.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessment to review the appropriateness of the compliance programs including compliance policies and procedures, follow up on any identified deficiencies and formulate proposals for amendments.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports/presentations for regulatory bodies and senior management forums.
• Develop training materials and regularly sensitise senior management, relevant employees and business partners regarding key compliance risks and applicable regulatory requirements.
• To record, update, disseminate and advise the various units / departments of any implications of new regulations/regulatory changes and provide guidance on the proper and prompt implementation of policies and procedures to comply with the requirements.
• To consistently keep abreast of Anti-Bribery and Corruption (“ABC”) regulations and laws, and ensure the Bank’s ABC compliance programme is updated accordingly.
• Assist in the investigation and reporting of any breaches of regulatory and market conduct requirements and internal policies and rules (e.g. via complaints received) and follow up on resolutions.
• Assist with liaising with the relevant external bodies including regulators, standard setters, and external experts, where required.

The Must-Haves

• A relevant tertiary level qualification and/or recognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant working experience in providing regulatory compliance support in the financial services sector such as banking, financial advisory and capital markets.
• Ability to interact and communicate well in writing and verbally with broad ranges of audiences including Senior Management and stakeholders from various business functions.
• Must be able to collaborate with various senior stakeholders from other functional teams.
• Possess a strong analytical ability, good problem-solving skills and must be meticulous.
• Proven experience in engaging and maintaining good relationships with regulators.
• Preferably to have knowledge or skills in using technology like data analytic tools to analyse or monitor potential compliance risks.
• Ambitious, self-driven and highly motivated individual who can work well in a startup VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment. Should have a deep desire to excel and develop a career in a fast growing tech company. Should have demonstrated integrity and respect in the performance of their duties.