Compliance Officer

Unicoin DCX Sdn Bhd is hiring a Full time Compliance Officer role in KL Eco City, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Job Description: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Compliance & Risk Management

Reports To: Head of Compliance / Board of Directors

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Compliance Officer to lead our

compliance framework in accordance with the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan

FSA) regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will oversee regulatory compliance, AML/

CFT programs, risk assessments, licensing obligations, and internal controls for our Labuan-

licensed offshore financial services company.

This role requires strong regulatory knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to implement and

maintain a robust compliance culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act (LFSSA),

Labuan Companies Act (LCA), AMLA, and other applicable laws and guidelines.

• Act as the primary liaison with Labuan FSA, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Prepare, review, and submit statutory reports, regulatory filings, and notifications within

stipulated timelines.

• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation of new requirements.

AML/CFT & KYC Management

• Oversee AML/CFT compliance framework, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions

screening, and periodic reviews.

• Investigate suspicious activities and file STRs/SARs with the Financial Intelligence Unit

when appropriate.

• Manage staff AML/CFT training and promote compliance awareness.Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Conduct compliance risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation measures.

• Develop and maintain internal controls, compliance manuals, and SOPs.

• Perform compliance monitoring, testing, and internal audits where required.

• Evaluate and enhance corporate governance practices.

Policy Development & Advisory

• Provide compliance advisory to management and business units on regulatory, operational,

and reputational risks.

• Draft, implement, and review compliance-related policies.

• Support new product offerings by assessing regulatory and compliance risks.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the Board.

• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, reviews, and audits.

• Ensure proper documentation and retention in line with regulatory obligations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, related fields, or equivalent years

of experience in compliance department.

• Professional certifications such as CAMCO, ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of compliance experience in financial services, with exposure to

offshore, banking, trust, insurance, asset management, or corporate service provider sectors.

• Strong understanding of Labuan FSA regulations, AMLA, and related guidelines.

• Experience leading compliance programs or teams is an advantage.Skills & Competencies

• Well-versed in AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions regimes, and risk management concepts.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with regulators and

senior stakeholders.

• High level of integrity, independence, and professionalism.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.