Senior Compliance Manager

CBRE ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS SERVICES SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real estate leader in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Compliance Controller to enhance internal controls and support compliance and quality objectives. This role involves liaising with leadership, promoting effective risk management, and conducting training sessions. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of financial statements and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to service excellence and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal controls, risk management, and/or compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and potential risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with BSO Leadership to identify and mitigate major risks.
• Promote effective risk management procedures.
• Support BSO Leadership in achieving internal control and quality objectives.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk management

Compliance

Financial statement analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Compliance Controller to provide overall assurance to CBRE BSO Leadership on the design and effectiveness of the control environment, compliance and quality agendas within the scope of our projects. This role is crucial in ensuring that our control environment, compliance and quality agendas are robust, effective, and compliant with corporate, regulatory and contractual requirements.

What You'll Do

• Liaise as Trusted Advisor with BSO Leadership and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate major risks within key transitioned processes.
• Promote effective risk management procedures to ensure all major risks are identified and mitigated within transitioned processes.
• Collaborate with information security, personal information security, legal, and business continuity experts to support compliance and contractual requirements.
• Support BSO Leadership in achieving internal control and quality objectives.
• Report findings, provide recommendations, and monitor management's response and implementation of improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and value creation for BSO Management and Clients.
• Facilitate audit arrangements with Clients, Vendors, and external auditors, acting as the liaison between these parties and BSO Leadership.
• Support the design and execution of the transition plan in Risk, Audit, and Compliance areas.
• Promote a “Compliance by Design” approach embedded within the BSO transition program.
• Ensure continuous and central consideration of compliance in strategic decision‑making processes.
• Support BSO Leadership in achieving priorities such as service excellence, regulatory compliance, alignment with CBRE global standards, and adherence to RISE values.
• Support BSO Resilience and Business Continuity Agenda.
• Conduct regular trainings and awareness sessions in Risk, Audit, and Compliance areas.
• Active participation in the design, review, and implementation of internal policies.

What You'll Need

• Experience in internal controls, risk management, and/or compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and potential risks associated with them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proven track record in process improvement and value creation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Location

• CBRE KL BSO, Bangsar South

If you are a proactive and detail‑oriented professional with a passion for internal controls quality, and/or compliance, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.