JOB SUMMARY
The Executive, Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) provides high-level administrative, governance, and coordination support to the Head, LRC in delivering the objectives of Student and Corporate Services.
The role plays a key part in ensuring that legal, risk, compliance, and governance activities are well-coordinated, effectively executed, and appropriately documented, supporting the University’s regulatory, governance, and operational requirements.
The position works closely with the LRC function to:
- Provide executive and administrative support to the Head, LRC, and the LRC office.
- Coordinate internal and external communications, and prepare reports, correspondence, and governance documentation as required.
- Support and monitor projects undertaken by the LRC function, ensuring timely follow-through and completion of actions.
- Provide executive support for governance and statutory meetings, including preparation of papers, minutes, action tracking, and follow-up.
- Liaise with government agencies, regulators, and external bodies, and contribute to building and maintaining effective working relationships.
The role requires:
- A sound understanding of the higher education environment, including regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations.
- Working knowledge of University structures, policies, and administrative processes, with specific understanding of the University operations.
- The ability to operate across both strategic and operational matters, exercising judgement and discretion as appropriate.
The position demands a high level of:
- Professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive institutional and regulatory matters.
- Initiative and judgement, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills to support governance, compliance, and risk-related activities.
- Strong administrative management, written communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Flexibility and versatility to respond to evolving priorities and regulatory requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with at least three (3) years relevant work experience;
- Some understanding of enterprise risk management, business continuity plan (BCP), compliance, and governance principles.
- Relevant working experience in legal, risk management, compliance, governance, audit, or administrative functions within a corporate or educational environment
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person