A Compliance and Risk

Reit Compliance And Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to and compliance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements e.g. Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)'s REIT Guidelines, Capital Markets and Services Act,Capital Market Intermediary Guidelines, Guidelines on Islamic Capital Market Products, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia)’s Main Market Listing Requirements (“MMLR”),etc.
- Responsible for monitoring changes and developments in the securities laws, regulations and relevant guidelines.
- Ensure the necessary reporting or announcements are made under the SC’s Guidelines and Bursa Malaysia’s MMLR.
- Monitor and improve the internal controls and corporate governance policies of the REIT Manager
- Advise and monitor to ensure that there are no breaches of the covenants of the Trust Deed and any other contracts/agreements entered by the REIT Manager and Trustee (on behalf of the REIT) with third parties
- Responsible for the reporting of compliance matters to the Board of Directors.
- Responsible for identifying and assessing compliance risks specific to the REIT Manager and/or the REIT and to ensure proactive management of potential issues.
- Assist in the drafting, updating and implementation of compliance policies and procedures to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that policies are communicated effectively across the organisation and are consistently enforced.
- Developing awareness of compliance policies and obligations, particularly in areas related to regulatory and legal updates across the organisation.
- Liaise with External and/or Internal Auditors and Regulatory Bodies (including but not limited to SC, Bursa Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn Bhd, Bank Negara Malaysia and Personal Data Protection Commissioner), etc.
- Coordinate audits or inspections by relevant regulatory authorities, as well as serving as the point of contact for these regulatory authorities.
- Responsible for developing and continuously updating internal compliance policies to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Incident management and reporting compliance-related incidents and ensuring that breachesor potential breaches are appropriately reported, managed and investigated.
- Ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations, including adherence to the
- Personal Data Protection Act.
- Planning and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with the Anti-Money
- Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
- Assist in conducting internal training/organizing external training and awareness programs on regulatory compliance and internal controls.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the REIT’s compliance and risk management frameworks.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and recommend corrective action plans.
- Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, ensuring timely communication and updates to management.
- Provide compliance and risk advisory support to senior management and operational teams.

Company Secretarial Support
- Support and handle Corporate Secretarial duties to ensure compliance with the Companies Act,2016.
- Assist in the preparation and conduct of Board, Committee and general meetings (such as scheduling, notices, agendas, resolutions, minutes, etc.).
- Liaise with external share registrar on matters such as income distribution, issuance of new REIT units, notice of book closure, etc.
- Liaise with external corporate secretarial firms as and when required.

**Requirements**:

- At least 10 years of experience in corporate secretarial, legal or compliance work and relevant experience in capital markets is required.
- Possesses at least a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance/Accountancy or a professional certificate - ICSA qualified or its equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with Senior Management and Board of Directors.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify risks and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and provide clear recommendations.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and handle multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism and able to build strong relationships with internal teams and external regulators.
- Familiar with Companies Act, Main Market Listing Requirement, Malaysian Code on Corporate
- Governance, Capital Markets and Services Act, Guidelines on Listed Real Estate Investment
- Trusts, Licensing Handbook and other relevant regulatory requirements.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM20,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Professional development

Work Location: In person