Regulatory Reporting Controller, Malaysia

Bank of America; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Malaysia seeks a Finance Regulatory Reporting professional to own local regulatory and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions in line with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) requirements. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and regional collaboration within a global banking environment.

You will monitor regulatory changes, liaise with external auditors, and work with Regional Finance teams on reporting enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in regulatory, financial, or statistical reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience in banking or Big 4 accounting environment; financial services audit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own financial, regulatory, and statutory reporting for Bank of America in Malaysia.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with BNM reporting requirements.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors for statutory audits and disclosures.
• Partner with Regional Finance teams on reporting enhancements.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Oracle

PowerPoint

Macros

Job description

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description: Responsible for local financial regulatory and statutory reporting, compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) requirements, and participation in finance transformation and reporting enhancement initiatives. The role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, regional collaboration, and opportunities to build deep regulatory and technical expertise within a global banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Own financial, regulatory, and statutory reporting for Bank of America in Malaysia
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with BNM regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitor and implement new regulatory changes, assessing and communicating impacts to stakeholders
• Maintain and update desktop procedures in line with internal policies and controls
• Liaise with external auditors for statutory audits and financial disclosures
• Partner with Regional Finance teams on projects, initiatives, and reporting enhancements
• Contribute to key controls compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in regulatory, financial, or statistical reporting
• Strong knowledge of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regulations and reporting requirements
• Experience in the banking industry or Big 4 accounting firm; financial services audit experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; Oracle, PowerPoint, and macros are an advantage
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and able to manage multiple deliverables effectively
• Self‑starter who works independently while contributing effectively in a team environment

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faced approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe.