- Jalan Wong Ah Fook Johor Bahru Johor Malaysia 80000

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Requirements
Education: Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a regulated financial institution, with a preference for prior experience in Payments institutions, Fintech, or Banks.
Expert Knowledge: Deep, current knowledge of core Malaysian financial regulations, including FSA 2013, AMLA 2001, MSBA 2011, and relevant BNM Policy Documents (Payment System Operator, E-money, AML/CFT, Risk Management in Technology).
Tools: Familiarity with Compliance Monitoring Programmes and Risk Assessment Tools.
Core Competencies:
Self-Driven & Setup Focus: Must be highly Self-Driven and Independent, capable of using own initiative to drive outcomes, particularly for office/licensing setup, and liaise effectively with the MY regulator.
Analytical & Prudent: Strong Analytical skills, resourcefulness, and sound judgment in identifying risks. Must be Prudent and keen on details for effective issue resolution.
Responsibilities
Regulatory & Licensing: Serve as the primary liaison with BNM. Independently drive the setup of the MY Office and compliance infrastructure. Proactively assist with necessary licensing requirements and submissions.
Advisory & Analysis: Advise Management and staff on regulations (FSA, AMLA, BNM Policy Documents). Perform gap analysis on new/updated regulations.
AML/CFT Management: Draft and implement compliance procedures. Manage the end-to-end KYC/CDD process for customers and merchants. Manage the KYT process, including reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and updating AML/CFT policies.
Risk & Monitoring: Perform required Risk Assessments (leveraging Compliance Monitoring / Risk Assessment Tools). Implement and execute a robust Compliance Monitoring Programme. Escalate issues to Management.
Governance & Training: Develop and deliver compliance training. Represent Compliance in Group IT projects (including UAT). Liaise with internal and external auditors.
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