Senior Risk & Compliance Assurance Lead – Malaysia

HSBC Global Services Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad is seeking an experienced Senior Risk and Compliance Assurance Manager to lead assurance reviews in line with global methodology and Malaysia's regulatory priorities. You will act as the senior in-country representative, maintain independence, and provide clear conclusions on control design and operating effectiveness, escalating material issues promptly.

The role requires extensive senior-level experience in risk, compliance, audit or assurance within financial

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in risk, compliance, audit or assurance within a complex financial-services organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia’s regulatory environment and expectations for financial institutions.
• Clear understanding of risk governance and the three lines model in global financial services.
• Ability to lead major assurance reviews and portfolio activity with independent judgement.
• Strong stakeholder-management, communication and influencing skills for executive audiences.
• High integrity and attention to detail with sound decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Risk and Compliance Assurance - Malaysia in executing the assurance strategy and plan.
• Act as senior in-country representative for Risk and Compliance Assurance.
• Provide clear conclusions on control design and operating effectiveness, including root causes.
• Escalate material deficiencies and risks promptly through governance channels.
• Maintain awareness of Malaysia regulatory developments and adjust assurance coverage accordingly.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and other assurance providers to optimise coverage and identify gaps.
• Deliver outputs that are accurate, timely and of high quality.

Skills

Senior risk & compliance experience

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Independent judgement

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification in risk/compliance/audit

Job description

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad is seeking an experienced Senior Risk and Compliance Assurance Manager to lead assurance reviews in line with global methodology and Malaysia's regulatory priorities. You will act as the senior in-country representative, maintain independence, and provide clear conclusions on control design and operating effectiveness, escalating material issues promptly.

The role requires extensive senior-level experience in risk, compliance, audit or assurance within financial