Compliance Executive / Assistant Manager (Fintech company) - Petaling Jaya

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Support & Monitoring

• Assist in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations (e.g., SC, BNM, AMLA, P2P guidelines).

• Monitor regulatory changes and help revise internal policies or workflows.

• Support in preparing regulatory reports and documentation.

Policy & Documentation

• Assist in drafting and maintaining compliance-related policies and procedures.

• Ensure policies are distributed and understood by relevant teams.

Daily Compliance Checks

• Perform onboarding/KYC reviews, AML checks, and screening.

• Update compliance-related data and documentation records.

Compliance Risk Awareness

• Coordinate with internal teams (Shariah, risk, ops) to identify and flag compliance issues.

• Help document compliance risks and support in mitigation actions.

Training & Awareness

• Assist in organizing training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Stay current on relevant regulations and share updates with colleagues.

Audit & Internal Checks

• Prepare materials for internal audits or external inspections.

• Maintain compliance logs and records for transparency.

Regulator & Advisor Coordination

• Support communication with regulatory bodies and external consultants.

• Assist in regulatory audits with guidance from senior management.

Requirements:

• A degree or professional qualification from an institution recognised by the government of Malaysia with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the financial industry; or

• A relevant diploma from an institution recognised by the government of Malaysia with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the financial industry.

• Strong foundation in compliance mechanisms and awareness of local regulatory environment.

• Exposure to AMLA, KYC, Sanctions, or SC’s P2P guidelines is a plus.

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.

• Passionate about FinTech and adaptable to start-up culture.