Airo Malaysia Hiring! Full Time Compliance - Risk Manager in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Job Description –Compliance & Risk Manager

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Compliance & Risk Manager to oversee the firm’s compliance function. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure the company complies with the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), SC Licensing Handbook, Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies, AML/CFT requirements and other applicable regulations. 
• Prepare and submit all regulatory returns, notifications and reports to the Securities Commission Malaysia. 
• Act as the primary liaison with the SC, external auditors, internal auditors, trustee, fund partners and other regulatory stakeholders. 
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise Management on regulatory implications. 

2. Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management

• Develop and execute the annual compliance monitoring programme. 
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, monitoring and testing. 
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions. 
• Maintain the Compliance Risk Register and support enterprise risk management initiatives. 

3. AML/CFT & Internal Controls

• Oversee AML/CFT and sanctions compliance. 
• Review customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring. 
• Maintain compliance policies. Procedures and internal controls. 
• Ensure staff comply with regulatory and internal compliance requirements. 

4. Business Advisory & Project Support

• Provide compliance advice for new products, partnerships and strategic initiatives. 
• Review marketing materials, client communications and operational processes. 
• Work closely with Product, Investment, Operations and Technology teams to ensure compliance is embedded into business processes. 

5. Training, Audit & Regulatory Engagement

• Conduct compliance and AML/CFT training for employees. 
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, internal audits and external audits. 
• Track remediation of audit findings. 
• Prepare quarterly compliance reports for Management and the Board. 

Requirements:

• Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Risk Management or related disciplines. 
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Governance or Regulatory Affairs. 
• Experience in Capital Markets, Asset Management, Fintech, Digital Investment Management or other regulated financial institutions is preferred. 
• Good understanding of Malaysian regulatory and compliance requirements. 
• Experience dealing with regulators, audits and compliance reviews, especially dealing directly with the securities Commission Malaysia. 
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of initiatives. 
• Familiarity with technology, automation and AI governance concepts will be added advantage.