Head of Financial Crime Compliance

2 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia PeopleLAKE Group Full time 120,000 - 250,000 per year

About The Client
Innovative fintech leader specializes in digital payment solutions, offering seamless, secure, and convenient cashless transactions. The company provides a widely used e-wallet platform that supports everyday payments, toll transactions, public transport, online purchases, and peer-to-peer transfers. With a strong focus on financial inclusion and cutting-edge technology, it serves millions of users and merchants, driving the adoption of digital payments

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.
Kindly contact Ms. Jamie via WhatsApp at or via email at if you need further information

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