Job description
Capital Dynamics is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our growing financial services team in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on establishing a robust compliance framework, implementing monitoring programs, and providing guidance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards. The successful candidate will work closely with risk, legal, and business units to safeguard the firm's integrity while supporting sustainable growth in a dynamic market. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the control environment and advance your career within a reputable Malaysian financial services firm.
In this role you will oversee risk assessments, policy development, training programs, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical controls and guidance for the business.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement a robust compliance framework and monitoring program aligned with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) requirements and international best practices.
- Lead ongoing monitoring of regulatory compliance, perform risk assessments, and escalate issues with recommended remediation actions.
- Manage internal investigations into potential breaches, coordinate remediation plans, and prepare mandatory regulatory reporting.
- Draft, review, and maintain policies, procedures, and training materials to promote a culture of compliance across the organization.
- Coordinate regulator interactions, readiness for examinations, and timely submission of required reports.
- Oversee third-party risk management and due diligence to ensure contractor and vendor integrity.
- Provide practical guidance to business units on new laws and regulatory changes, supporting policy updates and change management.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or related field. Professional compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFSP) are a plus.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial services compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian regulatory requirements (BNM guidelines, AML/CFT Act, and relevant reporting standards).
- Experience designing and operating compliance monitoring programs and conducting investigations with root-cause analysis.
- Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency with compliance management systems and data analytics tools; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
- Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to professional standards.