Senior Legal & Compliance Executive

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Compliance professional to monitor regulatory developments, advise on new initiatives, and support AML/CFT controls in a Malaysian financial services environment. The role includes governance and policy management, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and effective reporting.

The candidate should hold an LLB with at least 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance or corporate governance, preferably in BNM-regulated institutions. Bachelor degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• LLB with 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance or corporate governance, preferably within BNM-regulated or financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance monitoring and advisory: monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on operations; provide practical compliance guidance on initiatives and partnerships.
• AML/CFT and sanctions support: assist in implementing AML/CFT controls including CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and risk assessments.
• Compliance monitoring and reporting: conduct regular reviews and testing, track remediation, and prepare compliance reports for management and regulators.
• Governance & policy management: draft, review and maintain policies, procedures, and obligation registers to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

about the company

Our client is a financial services provider in Malaysia.

about the job

1. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory: Monitor regulatory developments (particularly Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines), assess their impact on business operations, and provide practical compliance advice on new initiatives and partnerships.
2. AML/CFT & Sanctions Support: Assist in executing robust Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) controls, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD), sanctions screening, and periodic risk assessments.
3. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct regular compliance reviews and thematic testing, track the remediation of identified gaps, and prepare accurate compliance reports for management committees and regulatory submissions.
4. Governance & Policy Management: Draft, review, and maintain the company's compliance policies, procedures, and obligation registers to ensure continuous alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

about the requirement

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance, or corporate governance, preferably within BNM-regulated or financial institutions.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree