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Compliance Team Lead

Compliance Team Lead

BaxianKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4 hours ago
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Job Description

1. Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Manage the preparation and execution of individual action plans and performance targets for all team members.
  • Train, coach, and appraise the team to ensure all targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) are consistently met.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the team's overall growth, skill enhancement, and operational activities.

2. Operational Oversight & Quality Assurance

  • Monitor and track the status of all outstanding client file reviews to ensure completion within set deadlines, escalating delayed cases to relevant business units as necessary.
  • Perform secondary reviews of client files, including new incorporations, ongoing monitoring, and risk rating changes, to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Ensure all AML / KYC regulatory requirements for new and existing clients are in place, documented, and kept up-to-date.
  • Liaise with the Compliance Manager and other departments to address and resolve quality control issues identified in client file reviews.
  • Act as the primary subject matter expert, guiding team members in gathering data and supporting documents from various internal and external sources.
  • Support and coach team members to identify data gaps, perform comprehensive risk assessments (including for PEPs and Other High Risks), and evaluate client profiles.
  • Provide direct support to the team in preparing and gathering evidence for Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (ISTRs).
  • Conduct operational training sessions and presentations on compliance matters as required.
  • 3. Subject Matter Expertise & Team Support

  • Act as the primary subject matter expert, guiding team members in gathering data and supporting documents from various internal and external sources.
  • Support and coach team members to identify data gaps, perform comprehensive risk assessments (including for PEPs and Other High Risks), and evaluate client profiles.
  • Provide direct support to the team in preparing and gathering evidence for Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (ISTRs).
  • Conduct operational training sessions and presentations on compliance matters as required.
  • 4. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

  • Provide timely compliance support and advisory services to business units on internal procedures and regulatory obligations.
  • Continuously monitor new and evolving AML / CFT legislation and jurisdictional requirements, advising the Compliance Officer and Senior Management on necessary actions.
  • Assist the Compliance Officer in updating and maintaining all compliance procedures, guidelines, reports, and manuals.
  • Ensure the company's strict adherence to all statutory and internal AML / CFT policies and regulations at all times.
  • 5. Reporting & Stakeholder Management

  • Assist in the preparation of the Annual Compliance Report to the Board of Directors and regulators within required timelines.
  • Assist with internal and external audit reviews, suggest process improvements, and implement required changes.
  • Liaise with Compliance Officers and auditors from other offices within the Group on compliance-related matters.
  • 6. General & Ad-Hoc Duties

  • Handle various corporate, company secretarial, and trust-related compliance matters.
  • Assist senior management and the Compliance Manager with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Required :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in law, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in an AML / CFT compliance role.
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable local and international AML / CFT laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Proven experience in team leadership, supervisory, or managerial capacity.
  • Preferred :

  • Professional certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) or from the International Compliance Association (ICA).
  • Working knowledge in corporate secretarial and trust structure.
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