Manager, Compliance (Malaysia)

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions regulations, as well as other relevant regulatory requirements. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing training to staff.

Roles and Responsibilities:

AML and Sanctions Compliance

• Develop and implement AML and sanctions compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential AML and sanctions risks.
• Monitor and analyze transactions to detect suspicious activities and ensure compliance with AML and sanctions regulations.
• Report suspicious activities to relevant authorities as required by law.
• Stay updated on changes in AML and sanctions regulations and ensure the organization’s compliance programs are updated accordingly.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international regulations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures for various regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to inquiries and audits.

Training and Awareness

• Provide training to employees on AML, sanctions, and other regulatory compliance matters.
• Develop and distribute educational materials to enhance awareness of compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to keep staff informed about compliance updates and best practices.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, including risk assessments, audits, and training sessions.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Ensure proper documentation of all compliance-related activities and decisions.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on compliance-related issues.
• Collaborate with external auditors and consultants to enhance the organization’s compliance framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in AML (e.g., CAMS) or compliance (e.g., CCEP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a compliance role, with a focus on AML and sanctions.
• Strong knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

OVERVIEW

We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked

No timesheets.

At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly.
• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout.
• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way.
• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations.
• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world.
• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success.
• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership.
• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions.
• We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

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