Assistant Compliance Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Compliance in implementing and maintaining the organization's compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), relevant laws and regulations, and applicable industry standards, including PCI DSS.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization's policies, procedures, controls, and business activities.
• Coordinate and monitor regulatory submissions, reporting obligations, and compliance deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submission to the relevant regulatory authorities.
• Conduct and support regulatory gap assessments and assist in developing and monitoring remediation plans to address identified compliance gaps.
• Support the Head of Compliance in managing regulatory engagements, including regulatory examinations, visits, information requests, and inquiries.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls.
• Review and provide input on compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure continued alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit engagements, including monitoring audit findings, recommendations, and remediation actions.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the organization's risk management framework and related risk mitigation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes and undertake compliance-related projects as required.
• Maintain appropriate compliance documentation, records, and evidence to support regulatory and governance requirements.
• Facilitate company-wide compliance awareness initiatives, including townhall sessions, and training on critical areas (e.g., PCI DSS Awareness).
• Mentor and guide junior member of the compliance team (Senior Compliance Executive), providing direction on their work.