Regional Compliance Manager

**BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry**

**To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey**

**British American Malaysia exciting opportunity for a Regional Compliance Manager - 1st LoD**in Selangor**

Manage a team of 1st Line of Defence Compliance Specialists and Analysts responsible for assisting End Markets (BAT Legal Entities), across multiple geographies, with their compliance to BAT’s Standards of Business Conduct, specifically to Anti-Financial Crimes, Policy Management, and Gifts & Entertainment. This would involve providing direction and coaching on monitoring and reporting processes, templates, and tools, as well as ensuring that compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met or exceeded. Represent the team at various leadership teams forums (such as Governance) and provide training and documentation to End Markets.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Manage a team of between 2 and 4 Compliance Specialists, each with 2 or more Compliance Analysts.
- Support the team in its activities of monitoring, reporting, and remediating by providing guidance on processes, and supporting tools, to End Markets in compliance areas.
- Collaborating with the 2nd Line of Defence team as required.
- Represent 1st Line of Defence at various Area governance forums, presenting compliance KPI performance reports (Dashboards), corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives/proposals.
- Engage directly with key Area (Collection of BAT Legal Entities across multiple countries) and global stakeholders in communicating new developments and in seeking/obtaining their support on continuous improvement and ways of working proposals.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit during audits.
- Collaborate with Finance and Business Controls Team in the development and submission of Immediately Reportable Incidents (Control failures).

**What are we looking for?**
- Education in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field; knowledge of compliance in AML/CTF, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, tax evasion, Policy Management, etc.
- 5-10 years management experience, preferably in a 1st Line of Defence or compliance capacity in governance, risk management, or compliance within highly regulated industries (e.g., banking, insurance, healthcare, or financial services).
- Proficiency in compliance management systems and tools like Risk Assessment Tools and GRC platforms (e.g., CRA SAP GTS, SAP GRC).
- Familiarity with COSO, ISO 31000, or other risk frameworks as well as relevant laws and regulations
- Experience with internal audits, including preparing responses and remediation plans.
- Working in a highly digitised environment - Being Tech savvy.
- Ability to mentor, guide, and train junior compliance officers or risk managers.
- Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for reporting and trend analysis.
- Expertise in creating strategies to balance business objectives with regulatory compliance.

**WHY JOIN BAT?**

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience _here_.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.