Senior Compliance Officer

Ezypay; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Compliance Officer at a forward-thinking company where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance across the APAC region. This position involves monitoring regulatory landscapes, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop effective compliance strategies. With a focus on safeguarding client interests and navigating complex regulations, you will help shape the future of compliance in the payment services sector. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package & performance bonus

Gym subsidies

Casual dress code

Flexible working arrangements

Generous number of Annual Leaves

Extensive medical coverage

Delicious office snacks

Guidance and mentoring from leaders

Dynamic, positive work environment

Fantastic team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in compliance within financial services or fintech sectors.
• Strong knowledge of APAC regulations including AML/CTF.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and draft responses to consultations.
• Prepare compliance reports and present findings to management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Compliance Management Systems

Job description

About the role:

As a Senior Compliance Officer at Ezypay, you will be part of the Business Compliance team and will play a vital role in ensuring that our operations in the APAC region adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements and align with our service partners' compliance requirements, as well as our internal policies and practices.

Your experience in the payment services sector will support the Business Compliance team's overall objective of assisting the company in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, identifying, treating, mitigating risks, and safeguarding our clients' interests.

As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will:

1. Assist with collating and completing the required Service Partners and Bank Partners Due Diligence/Onboarding/Risk Assessments requests, inspections, and audits.
2. Focus on monitoring changes in the regulatory landscape, drafting responses to applicable regulatory consultations, identifying and reporting on industry changes that may affect the business, and determining the required actions to be undertaken, including updates to applicable policies and procedures.
3. Assist with collating and submitting responses to regulatory and industry draft consultations from an Ezypay perspective.
4. Prepare reports on compliance activities and present findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
5. Advise, consult, and assist our first line and key impacted business stakeholders with process, systems, and operations developments and changes. Review and undertake deep dives and analysis of current processes and procedures and perform appropriate reviews and challenges to assist with the uplift and design of fit-for-purpose solutions.
6. Assist the Head of Compliance with necessary actions pertaining to Business Compliance deliverables on company projects and priorities.
   
   

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience with demonstrated expertise in compliance within the financial services or fintech sectors in the APAC Region, preferably with experience dealing with Australia, Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia.
3. Strong knowledge of relevant regulations including but not limited to Payment Services regulations, AML/CTF, and data protection laws in APAC.
4. Proven track record of developing and implementing compliance programs.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with various stakeholders.
7. Certification in compliance-related fields, such as CAMS, ICA, or similar, is highly desirable.
   
   

Benefits

1. Competitive salary package & performance bonus.
2. Gym subsidies.
3. Casual dress code.
4. Flexible working arrangements (including work from home and remote).
5. Generous number of Annual Leaves.
6. Extensive medical coverage (including dental & optical).
7. Delicious office snacks.
8. Guidance and mentoring from leaders within the business.
9. Dynamic, positive work environment.
10. Fantastic team culture.