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Head of Compliance

Job description

  • Global exposure
  • WFH flexibility
  • Great culture and career progression
  • Public transportation accessible

I am partnering with a renowned global client who has been in the market for over a decade, creating impacts to our daily lives. They are looking for ambitious candidates to oversee the implementation and ongoing management of the Compliance Program across Southeast Asia, ensuring that business operations and internal policies align with Labuan and regional regulatory requirements.

Job Description

  • Spearhead the design, implementation, and continual enhancement of a regional Compliance Program aligned with Labuan and Southeast Asian regulatory standards.
  • Monitor regional regulatory developments, conduct gap analyses, and partner with business units to shape policies and procedures that ensure full compliance.
  • Provide expert advisory support, perform internal reviews, and prepare and present regular compliance and risk reports to senior committees and global leadership.
  • Lead compliance audits, thematic reviews, and deliver comprehensive training programs to upskill SEA-based teams.
  • Coordinate with regional regulators (e.g., LIIA, LFSA) and service providers on filings and regulatory processes.
  • Regularly review and update compliance policies and procedure manuals across SEA.

Qualifications

  • Min 9 years' hands-on experience in compliance within financial services.
  • Proven track record in developing compliance frameworks, conducting regulatory assessments, leading internal controls, and delivering training across business lines in the SEA region.

Sounds like a good fit for you or know someone who might be? Get in touch with me at keshveeni@ambition.com.my for a confidential chat.

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