Senior Compliance & Risk Manager, First Line of Defence

Hong Leong Bank; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank is seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager to embed the regulatory framework across the division in Malaysia. You will liaise with Group Compliance, support day-to-day queries, and review guidelines to ensure alignment with policy.

You will design engaging training and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely remediation of findings. The role requires 10 years in financial services focusing on risk management, internal controls or compliance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, banking, finance, law or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in financial services with focus on risk management, internal controls, or compliance within a First Line of Defence capacity, preferably in Wealth Management or Private Banking.
• Strong understanding of wealth management products, services, and associated regulatory risks & controls (AML/CFT, investment suitability, data privacy, market conduct, sales conduct).
• Familiar with BNM regulatory requirements and guidance (Technology Risk Management Guidelines, Business Continuity Management Guidelines).
• Hands-on experience with Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Support embedding and operation of the bank's Compliance framework within the Division per Malaysia regulation guidelines.
• Act as liaison between Business and Group Compliance and assist with day-to-day compliance queries.
• Review regulatory guidelines, policies and product launch documents for compliance alignment.
• Design and deliver compliance training for employees to promote risk-aware culture.
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely remediation of findings.
• Escalate non-compliance incidents to Group Risk and Group Compliance.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to implement policies and controls.
• Identify root causes of control failures and rectify weaknesses promptly.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

Internal controls

AML/CFT

Wealth management

Regulatory knowledge

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, banking, finance, or law

Tools

RCSA

Audit management

Job description

Hong Leong Bank is seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager to embed the regulatory framework across the division in Malaysia. You will liaise with Group Compliance, support day-to-day queries, and review guidelines to ensure alignment with policy.

You will design engaging training and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely remediation of findings. The role requires 10 years in financial services focusing on risk management, internal controls or compliance, with