Location: Petaling Jaya
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: RM12,000 – RM16,000
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Legal & Compliance to lead the legal and regulatory compliance function of a leading auto finance business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal and regulatory compliance advisory to business units and senior management.
- Monitor and implement BNM regulations and regulatory requirements relevant to the business.
- Review and advise on commercial agreements, policies, SOPs and governance matters.
- Liaise with regulators, external legal counsel and professional advisers.
- Oversee AML/CFT/KYC, transaction monitoring, STR and regulatory submissions.
- Lead compliance monitoring, audits, risk assessments and remediation.
- Manage investigations, customer complaints, whistleblowing and regulatory enquiries.
- Oversee litigation, tribunal matters and legal disputes with external counsel.
- Lead PDPA/data privacy compliance, including breach management and regulatory reporting.
- Manage external legal panel firms and stakeholder relationships.
Requirements
- Degree in Law, Business, Management or related discipline.
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in Legal, Compliance, Regulatory or Governance, preferably in banking, financial services, insurance or auto finance.
- Strong knowledge of BNM regulations, AML/CFT/KYC and regulatory compliance.
- Good understanding of Hire-Purchase Act, Consumer Credit Act and PDPA.
- Experience working with senior management, regulators and external legal counsel.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical and communication skills.
- Willing to travel to regional offices when required.
Pay: RM12,000.00 - RM16,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
Work Location: In person