Risk & Compliance Assistant Manager

SH Cogent Logistics; Klang City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Klang City is seeking a Risk & Compliance Assistant Manager to oversee compliance activities and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. The role involves conducting investigative reviews, preparing reports, and implementing compliance policies within Malaysia's operations. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of the Malaysian regulatory environment and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Familiarity with regulatory adherence and national laws.
• Strong analytical skills to assess compliance and operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of risk management and compliance framework.
• Conduct investigative reviews and monitor compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with national laws and support audits.

Skills

Strong Knowledge of Malaysian Regulatory Landscape

Effective Communication & Reporting

Integrity & Ethical Judgment

Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability

Ability to Work Independently while Aligning with Group Compliance Direction

Job description

The Risk & Compliance Assistant Manager will support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s risk management and compliance framework, ensuring operations align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and guidance from the Head of Risk & Compliance (Singapore). This role involves overseeing the Malaysia Risk & Compliance Department, conducting investigative reviews, execution of compliance programs, and ensuring local operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

Execute compliance checks and monitoring activities in line with policies, procedures, and directives from the Head of Risk & Compliance (Singapore).

Monitor and review compliance activities, escalating key findings and recommendations to the Head of Risk & Compliance (Singapore).

Prepare compliance reports and updates for submission to Singapore, highlighting issues, breaches, or trends observes in Malaysia operations.

Regulatory Adherence

Ensure operations comply with relevant national laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Support engagements with auditors, or external parties on compliance-related matters.

Investigations & Incident Management

Conduct independent fact-finding investigations into potential misconduct, breaches of policy, or irregular activities, outside the scope of routine audits.

Document investigation processes, findings, and recommendations in a professional and objective manner.

Collaborate with other departments where appropriate to ensure resolution of cases.

Provide follow-up monitoring on investigation outcomes to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Assist in identifying and assessing compliance and operational risks within Malaysia.

Maintain records of incidents, breaches, and risk exposures, and ensure timely reporting to Singapore.

Contribute to risk registers, internal reviews, and business continuity efforts as directed.

Policy Implementation & Training

Roll out compliance policies and guidelines within Malaysia, ensuring staff understanding and adherence.

Work with departments to develop and formalize policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines, ensuring alignment with compliance standards.

Serve as a first point of contact for compliance-related queries in Malaysia, escalating complex issues as needed.

Audit & Internal Controls

Support both internal and external audit processes with relevant documentation and follow-up.

Implement and monitor internal control measures to strengthen compliance and governance practices.

Review and improve local compliance monitoring procedures in consultation with the Head of Compliance.

• Strong Knowledge of Malaysian Regulatory Landscape
• Effective Communication & Reporting
• Integrity & Ethical Judgment
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
• Ability to Work Independently while Aligning with Group Compliance Direction