Technology Risk & Compliance Lead

AEON Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AEON Bank is seeking a Dedicated Risk & Compliance Champion within the Technology Division to manage risk and regulatory controls, acting as liaison to Risk Management and Compliance divisions.

Responsibilities include advising front line teams on regulations, maintaining manuals, coordinating risk assessments, and coordinating with regulators; the role requires strong leadership, communication, and ability to work with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of regulatory compliance, operational risk, and/or audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, data privacy and consumer protection.
• Proven leadership and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on existing or new regulations to front-line teams via 2nd Line of Defense.
• Facilitate development and annual review of operating manuals and procedures.
• Escalate operational risk matters to division head and coordinate responses.
• Review documents from risk assessments before submission to Risk Management.
• Validate processes, initiate changes, and monitor action plan closure.
• Coordinate reviews by Compliance Assurance & Shariah Review and liaise with regulators.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Operational risk management

Audit

Leadership

Communication

Writing skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related discipline

Job description

AEON Bank is seeking a Dedicated Risk & Compliance Champion within the Technology Division to manage risk and regulatory controls, acting as liaison to Risk Management and Compliance divisions.

Responsibilities include advising front line teams on regulations, maintaining manuals, coordinating risk assessments, and coordinating with regulators; the role requires strong leadership, communication, and ability to work with stakeholders.