Description

Job description

1. Support Head of Compliance, Malaysia to establish and implement a robust compliance program to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations in Malaysia and internal policies；

2. Responsible for handling submissions, regulatory enquiries, audits and maintain good working relationship with the regulatory authorities in Malaysia, including coordination for any on-site inspection, if required；

3. Lead and support applications for, and continuing maintenance of, money services business, electronic money issuer, registered merchant acquirer licenses and other similar Fintech-related business licenses in Malaysia；

4. Provide sound advice and recommendations to relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to regulatory and licensing issues for the licensed payment institutions in Malaysia；

5. Identify and manage regulatory risks, act as a point of escalation for any policy and regulatory breaches to senior management；

6. Help formulate, review and maintain compliance framework, policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations in Malaysia；

7. Conduct periodic internal compliance trainings and compliance risk assessments.

Job Requirement

1. Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance; or equivalent work experience;

2. At least 7 years and above of relevant compliance, regulatory or similar experience.

3. Strong regulatory/compliance knowledge and skills;

4. Knowledge of Fintech, payment institutions and similar legal and regulatory requirements in Malaysia;

5. Team player and ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines;

6. Strong command of spoken and written English;

7. Experience in liaising with Malaysia regulators preferred;

8. Experience with financial services preferred.