Head of Financial Crime

About the Client:

Our client is a prominent force in the digital payments and financial services sector, playing a key role in shaping the future of cashless transactions across Malaysia and beyond. As a trusted and widely adopted platform, our client is committed to delivering seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions to individuals, businesses, and government partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is not only transforming the payments landscape but also contributing to financial inclusion and digital economy growth in the region.

Job Purpose:

The Head, Financial Crime & Compliance is responsible for leading the company's efforts in mitigating regulatory, AML, and financial crime risks. This role ensures robust compliance frameworks, monitors regulatory changes, and provides strategic guidance to senior management and business units to uphold the highest standards of compliance and governance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with the company's business activities.
• Perform reviews to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls implemented by business and support units to manage regulatory compliance risks, and promptly follow up on any deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Develop, implement, and review compliance policies related to digital payments, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory frameworks, communicating their impact to the company.
• Lead the development and execution of the annual Compliance Plan.
• Report compliance, governance, and AML-related issues to senior management, proposing solutions to address them.
• Oversee the AML team in performing AML-related tasks, including name screening, transaction monitoring, and reporting.
• Support business units in securing regulatory approvals as needed.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely closure of audit findings within agreed timelines.
• Prepare compliance risk reports, including risk assessments, non-compliance incidents, corrective actions, and impact analyses.
• Advise senior management and business units on compliance, regulatory, and AML requirements, keeping them informed of developments and assessing their impact on the company's risk profile.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to employees on regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Disseminate compliance and regulatory updates across business and support units.
• Manage the compliance department's budget effectively.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Banking, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of compliance experience, preferably in the financial sector, with a focus on financial crime, AML, and regulatory risk.
• Strong knowledge of financial sector laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at or text her at WhatsApp message only)

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM15, RM25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• The max salary for this role is RM25K. Will this be within your expected salary?

Work Location: In person