Job brief
Position: Manager, Compliance and Risk Management
Location: Selangor, Malaysia | On-site
Language Requirement: Able to read and understand English and Chinese documents
Scope: Supports both Singapore and Malaysia compliance matters
We are 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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