Job Description

A Malaysian investment holding company which holds significant interests in PLCs across multiple industries such as media, telecommunications, property and oil & gas companies.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, uphold, and periodically assess and update company policies, procedures, and protocols related to code of conduct, code of business ethics, whistleblowing, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, and any other relevant policy, to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Compliance Program and continuously improve its implementation.
• Work together with the leaders of business units as part of the compliance program and consistently monitor their activities.
• Cooperate with other departments (such as Internal Audit and HR) and external auditors when necessary, to direct compliance issues to the appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
• Address alleged violations by evaluating them and recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Establish and supervise a standardized approach for handling such violations.
• Regularly provide reports to General Management, as instructed, regarding the operation and progress of compliance efforts, including instances of non-compliance.
• Develop an effective compliance training program, create training materials, and conduct introductory and ongoing training programs for directors, officers, and employees. Collaborate with the Human Resources Department and other relevant parties as necessary.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (such as Finance, Company Secretarial, and Legal) and engage with external parties on matters and requirements related to Know Your Client (KYC) and client due diligence.

Job Requirements

• Ideally, holds a Bachelor\'s degree in Law, Accountancy, or Business Management.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, audit, legal, or a related regulatory compliance field.
• Preferably possesses professional certifications in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in managing stakeholders, with strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including directors and senior management.
• Demonstrates excellent project management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple assignments concurrently.
• Requires a high level of autonomy and independence in work.
• Possesses good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Reporting To

Head of Legal

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