Senior Audit Associate/ Audit Manager, Compliance, Group Audit

Maybank; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned Compliance and Internal Audit professional to plan, execute and lead audits across FCC, AML/CFT, sanctions and banking regulations. You will evaluate governance, risk management and internal controls, identify control gaps and recommend practical improvements while liaising with Management and Group Audit.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or professional qualifications in Accounting/Finance.
• ACCA or Chartered Banker qualification is preferred.
• Experience in internal audit, compliance, FCC, regulatory risk, or risk management.
• Banking/financial services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and lead compliance audits with robust scope, testing, documentation and conclusions.
• Audit FCC, AML/CFT, sanctions and applicable banking regulations.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal controls for effective risk management.
• Examine compliance processes and controls across transaction monitoring, due diligence, regulatory reporting and governance.
• Pinpoint control gaps and recommend practical improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• For Audit Manager appointments, oversee and review team delivery for quality and timeliness.
• Present clear audit findings to stakeholders and Management; escalate significant issues to senior management and Board.
• Monitor regulatory developments and use insights to contribute to risk assessments and annual audit planning.
• Apply data analytics and enhanced audit techniques to strengthen coverage.
• Maintain independence and effective relationships with Group Audit.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

Governance & controls

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/Chartered Banker qualification

Job description

• Plan, execute and, where required, lead Compliance audits. Ensure robust scope, testing, documentation and conclusions in line with established audit standards and methodology.
• Audit key regulatory and compliance risks, covering Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), sanctions and applicable banking regulations.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal controls to assess how effectively the Bank manages regulatory and compliance risks.
• Examine compliance processes and controls across transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, regulatory compliance, conduct risk, regulatory reporting and compliance governance, as relevant to each audit.
• Pinpoint control gaps and recommend practical improvements that strengthen the Bank’s compliance and control environment.
• For Audit Manager appointments, oversee and review team delivery to ensure audit work and reports meet quality and accuracy standards within agreed timelines.
• Present clear, concise audit findings and reports for discussion with relevant stakeholders and Management. Identify and escalation significant control weaknesses and recurring or systemic issues to support the Head’s reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging financial crime and compliance risks, business changes and industry practices. Use these insights and audit findings to contribute to compliance risk assessments and the risk-based Annual Audit Plan.
• Bring an independent audit perspective to new products, projects, process improvements and relevant policies or procedures.
• Apply data analytics, technology and enhanced audit techniques to strengthen audit effectiveness and coverage.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships while upholding the independence and objectivity expected of Group Audit.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or professional qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or other related disciplines.
• A professional paper qualification such as Chartered Banker, ACCA, etc
• Relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), regulatory risk or risk management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Good knowledge of key banking regulatory and compliance requirements, including AML/CFT, sanctions, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance and conduct risk.
• Sound understanding of governance, risk management and internal controls, with the ability to identify control gaps and recommend practical improvements.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess emerging and systemic compliance risks.
• Strong written, verbal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate audit findings clearly and engage effectively across different levels of Management.