Executive, Legal, Risk and Compliance

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