Location: Kuala Lumpur
Working Hours: 8-5 pm working hours
Salary Ranger: RM8,000 - 10,000 depends on experience
The Compliance Due Diligence Specialist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments to ensure that the organization's operations and activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves conducting due diligence reviews on potential clients, partners, vendors, and other third parties to assess their compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct due diligence reviews on potential clients, partners, vendors, and other third parties to assess their compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of third-party compliance programs, controls, and processes.
- Analyze and interpret legal and regulatory requirements to determine their impact on the organization's operations.
- Identify compliance risks and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, risk management, and business units, to address compliance issues and implement remediation measures.
- Prepare written reports and documentation of due diligence findings and recommendations.
- Stay informed about changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and ensure that compliance policies and procedures are up to date.
- Assist in the development and implementation of compliance training programs for employees.
- Participate in internal and external audits and investigations as needed.
- Work with Head of Compliance and other relevant internal stakeholders to compliance to support business goals.
- Monitor any outstanding conditions and follow through till closure.
- Ensure due diligence workpapers are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Assist to prepare analysis on regulatory requirements and or reporting materials.
- Suggestion and recommendation to management to improve due diligence processes from time to time.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance, due diligence, risk management, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, data privacy).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex legal and regulatory issues.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimun supervision .
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Experience with due diligence tools and databases is a plus.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English and spoken/written Mandarin Chinese will be a plus but not mandatory