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JOB PURPOSE
To manage the Bank’s regulatory advisory and compliance functions by fostering a strong compliance culture, mitigating compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements. This role also drives strategic compliance initiatives aligned with departmental priorities and HRSC directives to safeguard the Bank’s operational integrity and regulatory standing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing advice on compliance risk areas of the Bank’s business for efficient and effective support to the organization (Regulatory Advisory).
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, the Bank’s policies and procedures, including establishing and maintaining control processes related to the Bank’s business. (Special Projects)
- Assist HRSC in ensuring AHIBB senior management and employees are up to date with compliance requirements relating to the Bank’s business through dissemination of information and guidance.
- Assist HRSC in formulating and implementing the compliance framework with regards to the identified compliance risks and directing the actions necessary to implement compliance requirements. (Risk Assessment)
- Monitoring compliance measures by performing gap analysis on new / revised guidelines and/or requirements set by regulatory bodies (Gap Analysis).
- Preparation of monthly / quarter / periodic reporting to senior management, and where necessary to the Board, on compliance issues (including real or potential breaches) and recommending appropriate action to address non-compliance, exposures and risks of recurrence. (Breach Escalation / Investigation)
- Assisting the HRSC in submitting reports, responses or strategic papers to regulators, Board/Board Committees and Management Committee. (Strategy)
- Training of employees in respect of compliance related rules, guidelines and circulars. (Compliance Culture)
- Liaising with regulatory authorities and industry representative bodies in respect of compliance matters. (Regulatory Liaison)
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- A Degree of professional qualification from an institution recognized by the government of Malaysia; and
- at least 5 years direct experience as a compliance officer in the capital market; or
- at least 10 years relevant experience in the capital market; or
- A relevant diploma from an institution recognized by the government of Malaysia with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the capital market.
- Sound understanding of regulations, policies and guidelines of Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia Securities. Berhad and deep industry knowledge with a capability of translating this into effective compliance strategies and plans.
- Strong leaderships skills in building a high-performing organization and collaborative culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with different levels of stakeholders and employees.
- Sharp appreciation and balance for business needs and compliance requirement.