Senior Compliance & Risk Manager, PFS

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad in Malaysia seeks a proactive Compliance and Operational Risk professional to strengthen PFS's regulatory framework and risk controls.

You will coordinate regulatory reporting, manage risk assessments, and deliver targeted training while partnering with Group Compliance and Hong Leong Islamic Bank. This role emphasizes embedding policy into day-to-day operations and building strong internal stakeholder relationships across PFS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce compliance frameworks; review and update SOPs to ensure alignment with statutory, regulatory, and internal standard guidelines.
• Act as the primary advisor for the assigned PFS portfolio on regulatory, compliance, and Shariah requirements (partnering with Group Compliance and Hong Leong Islamic Bank).
• Lead, execute, and monitor the compliance review plan and complete self‑assessments within the assigned portfolio to proactively spot gaps.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports. Coordinate regulatory information requests, internal/external audit engagements, and regulatory meetings.
• Promptly track, escalate, and report compliance breaches or emerging issues to senior management and Group Compliance.
• Participate in Horizon Scanning Working Committee and work closely PFS Compliance/Cross‑Division Compliance/Group Compliance to interpret new laws/regulations, assessing their impact on PFS and recommending necessary process enhancements or operational changes.
• Design and deliver customized compliance training programs for PFS department heads and team members to foster a strong compliance awareness culture.

Job description

Hong Leong Bank Berhad in Malaysia seeks a proactive Compliance and Operational Risk professional to strengthen PFS's regulatory framework and risk controls.

You will coordinate regulatory reporting, manage risk assessments, and deliver targeted training while partnering with Group Compliance and Hong Leong Islamic Bank. This role emphasizes embedding policy into day-to-day operations and building strong internal stakeholder relationships across PFS.