SAVP, Compliance & Governance

Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Annual leave 21 days

Study and exam leave 10 days

Compassionate leave 10 days

Marriage leave 5 days

Maternity benefit

Outpatient and hospitalization forself

Job summary

Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad is seeking a seasoned Compliance professional to support the Head of Compliance & Governance in executing the organisation's independent second-line function. The role covers ABMS, WBMS, AML/CFT, data protection and board/regulator reporting.

You will develop and maintain governance frameworks, monitor compliance risks, and provide advisory support across MDV's business units, ensuring integrity and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent credential.
• Minimum 8 years in Compliance, Governance or Integrity in financial or regulatory settings.
• Certification in Compliance/Governance (e.g. ICA, MAICSA/CGI, CeIO or ISO) is a plus.
• Knowledge of MACC Act/Section 17A, ABAC, AML/CFT, PDPA and regulatory requirements.
• Strong report writing, policy drafting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance/governance frameworks, policies, SOPs and controls.
• Identify and monitor compliance risks; conduct reviews and track corrective actions.
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• Provide advisory support and independent challenge to business units.
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• Prepare management papers and dashboards for BRMC, BAC and the Board; coordinate reporting.
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• Support ABMS, WBMS, AML/CFT and data protection initiatives; support whistleblowing processes.

Skills

Policy drafting

Compliance monitoring

Regulator engagement

Project management

MS Office

Canva dashboards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

For those who are looking to explore a new career path and ready for a challenge, take this opportunity to excel yourself with MDV.

No. of vacancies: 1

Job Purpose

To support the Head of Compliance & Governance in executing MDV's independent second-line Compliance, Governance & Integrity function. This includes implementing and enhancing compliance and governance frameworks, monitoring compliance risks, providing advisory support and independent challenge, coordinating Board and regulatory reporting, and driving integrity, Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS), Whistleblowing Management System (WBMS), AML/CFT, and data protection initiatives across MDV.

Job Description

• Execute and maintain Compliance, Governance & Integrity frameworks, policies, SOPs, registers, dashboards and controls.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks; conduct desktop compliance reviews and track corrective actions to closure.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, BNM/Shariah requirements and internal policies, and provide practical compliance/governance advisory to business units.
• Prepare high-quality papers, reports, dashboards and presentations for Management, BRMC, BAC and the Board, and coordinate external/IGU reporting to relevant ministries and regulators.
• Support integrity and anti-bribery/anti-corruption programmes including FCRA, conflict-of-interest, No Gift and awareness initiatives.
• Support administration of the whistleblowing framework, preliminary assessment/reporting and coordination with Internal Audit for investigations and case resolution.
• Drive and maintain ISO 37001 ABMS and ISO 37002 WBMS requirements, audit evidence, corrective actions and continual improvement.
• Develop/review governance frameworks, policies and procedures, governance reporting architecture and Three Lines of Defence implementation.
• Coordinate with the Shariah Compliance Unit for integrated Shariah oversight and reporting under CGD.
• Deliver compliance/integrity awareness and training; monitor compliance metrics and culture indicators.
• Maintain complete records and evidence, manage stakeholder/regulator liaison, and execute special assignments directed by the Head of CGD.
• Produce professional analytical outputs using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Canva, with clear recommendations and forward-looking insights.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in any field, or any other equivalent credential.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Compliance, Governance, and/or Integrity, preferably within a Financial Institution, Government-Linked Company or related regulatory environment.
• Possession of Compliance / Governance / Risk / Integrity certification (e.g. ICA, MAICSA/CGI, CeIO or ISO) is an added advantage.
• Required Knowledge: Applicable laws and regulatory requirements; corporate governance and Three Lines of Defence; compliance risk and monitoring; MACC Act / Section 17A, ABAC and integrity; whistleblowing; AML/CFT; PDPA; applicable BNM/Shariah requirements; policy and control frameworks.
• Required Skills: Strong Board/Management paper and report writing; policy/SOP drafting; compliance monitoring and analytical review; critical thinking and problem solving; stakeholder/regulator engagement; project management; advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Canva/dashboard presentation skills.
• High integrity and sound judgement; proactive and forward-thinking; analytical and detail-oriented; firm, tactful and able to assert authority; independent, accountable, resilient, collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Connectivity benefit
• Annual leave 21 days
• Study and exam leave 10 days
• Compassionate leave 10 days
• Marriage leave 5 days
• Maternity benefit
• Outpatient and hospitalization for self and immediate family
• Gratuity benefit for Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and Merdeka
• Hybrid working arrangement

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.