Job brief

Position: Manager, Compliance and Risk Management

Location: Selangor, Malaysia | Hybrid

Language Requirement: Able to read and understand English and Chinese documents

Scope: Supports both Singapore and Malaysia compliance matters

FastLane Recruit, a part of FastLane Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a licensed corporate service provider, and are seeking an experienced AML & KYC Compliance Specialist to support the Groups anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements across Singapore and Malaysia.

This role will be responsible for day-to-day AML/KYC screening and ongoing monitoring, while also supporting senior management in regulatory oversight, compliance alignment, and staff training. You will work closely with cross-border teams to ensure consistent compliance standards across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance (SG & MY)

Monitor regulatory developments in both Singapore and Malaysia; assess their impact and drive implementation of required changes.
Support business heads to be in compliance with local laws, industry guidelines, internal policies, and group directives across both jurisdictions.
Perform day-to-day AML and KYC screenings for regulated businesses and ongoing AML monitoring in accordance with risk policies and guidelines.
Guide and supervise junior compliance team members in the collective AML and Screening work
Advise and recommend STR filings based on risk matters, news, and sanctioned lists
Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions and reporting for both countries.
Support and lead compliance audits, inspections, and internal reviews that span SG and MY operations.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

Identify cross-border compliance risks and propose practical mitigation measures.
Maintain and strengthen compliance frameworks, policies, and control processes applicable to both jurisdictions.
Conduct investigations into potential regulatory breaches or misconduct.

Training & Advisory

Support in the development and delivery of compliance trainings such as annual AML and KYC, to SG and MY offices.
Support in providing guidance to management and staff on compliance requirements, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Cross-Border Collaboration

Ensure consistency and alignment of compliance standards across both countries.
Support cross-border projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance requirements are met across Singapore and Malaysia operations.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field.
58 years (Manager) / 812 years (Senior Manager) of compliance or regulatory experience, ideally covering multi-jurisdictional work.
Strong knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia regulatory frameworks (e.g., ACRA, MAS, PDPA-SG; SSM, BNM, SC, PDPA-MY).
Ability to read and understand Chinese documents; written proficiency is an advantage.
Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Independent, structured, and able to handle cross-border responsibilities confidently.
High level of integrity and sound judgment.
Willingness to perform ground work to investigate information and corroborate information
Strong sense of professional skepticism

Salary

The salary offered ranges between RM7,000 and RM10,000.

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