Senior Legal & Compliance Specialist

Honeywell; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Integrity & Compliance Specialist to lead compliance risk assessment and training across the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate will possess 5-7 years of experience in anticorruption and compliance, preferably with a JD or equivalent law degree. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance with anti-corruption policies and conducting investigations. This role emphasizes strong integrity, collaborative skills, and the ability to influence across organizational levels.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in anticorruption, antibribery, investigations, and anti-money laundering.
• Familiarity with international corruption laws (FCPA/UKBA).
• Strong integrity and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessment and compliance training for the Asia Pacific region.
• Tailor and execute core prevention and detection activities.
• Conduct investigations and evaluate compliance trends.

Skills

Anticorruption understanding

Investigations

Compliance

Change management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent non-US law degree

Job description

Senior Integrity & Compliance Specialists

Reporting directly to the Regional Director for Integrity & Compliance, you will have regional responsibility for leading risk assessment, training, advice, and counsel for Asia Pacific (ex-China & ex-India) in the areas of anticorruption and broader integrity & compliance issues. You will drive cross‑functional excellence in mainstreaming ownership of the compliance program throughout the region and provide strategic leadership, change management, and program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Tailor and execute core prevention, detection, and remediation activities to address regional risk factors.
• Monitor compliance with Honeywell’s anti‑corruption and other key policies.
• Implement corrective actions, including post‑acquisition, investigative, and audit closing actions.
• Conduct due diligence and resolve red flags.
• Develop and deliver integrity and compliance training to internal employees and external parties.
• Conduct investigations in the region and support investigations as needed.
• Evaluate integrity and compliance trends both internal and external.

Requirements include familiarity with international corruption laws (FCPA/UKBA) and collaboration with functional experts in Internal Audit, Human Resources, and trade controls. US trade sanctions and export controls knowledge is preferred.

Key Experience & Capabilities

• 5‑7 years’ experience in anticorruption, antibribery, investigations, and anti‑money laundering with understanding of sanctions, compliance & ethics.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent non‑US law degree strongly preferred.
• Strong integrity and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization.
• Experience in law and compliance, major law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong initiative, drive, excellent management and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and credible communications skills.
• Work independently to drive key initiatives.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, religion, or veteran status.

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