Assistant Manager, Compliance Monitoring & Testing

Job Description:

Summary

To provide independent assurance to the Board and Senior Management on the state of the Bank’s compliance with the regulatory requirements and adherence to the Bank’s internal policies by performing systematic compliance reviews and validating the controls.

Assist the Head of CMT and Team Leaders in developing, implementing, monitoring, testing and maintaining an effective compliance program to address all regulatory requirements relevant to Bank Islam.

Stay abreast of changes in compliance rules and regulation to ensure the Bank’s policy and procedure are still relevant and reflective of current prevailing standards.

Ensure monitoring and testing approach as well as assurance processes are in line with industry standards and Division’s expectation.

Prepare the relevant reporting deliverables such as Compliance Review Report, Compliance Management Report, etc. to be tabled at the relevant Senior Management and/or Board meetings.

Meet expectations of Head of CMT, DCCO and GCCO in respect of target deadlines, accuracy, completeness and integrity of data and reporting, with high quality of output.

Perform testing on regulatory and internal requirements to ensure that internal controls are operating as intended.

Perform monitoring function, review and analysis of key-control self-assessment (KCSA) or other key compliance risk indicators to identify potential non-compliances/breaches and outstanding issues.

Facilitate briefings and regular updates to stakeholders.

Prepare and ensure timely submission of RCSA and RLE.

Multi-task and work in a talent pool instead of a concentrated scope of work.

Assists to promote and inculcate compliance culture within the Bank.

Any other duties/assignment as and when directed/assigned by the superior as per business requirement from time to time.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Finance/Accountancy/Economics or Business

Years of Experience

For G10 – At least 3 years of working experience in related field or in Financial Industry

Specific Skills/Knowledge and Certification Required

1. A strong understanding of the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements issued by Bank Negara Malaysia, Labuan Financial Services Authority, Securities Commission, PIDM, etc.
2. A proven track record of identifying, assessing and advising on the impact of regulatory change and the actions required to minimize any impact.
3. A detailed understanding of the systems and processes involved in the development and launch of new products and their subsequent distribution.
4. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, combined with an ability to build strong working relationships.
5. Ability to perform a variety of functions at various levels internally & externally.
6. Ability to multi-task, highly numerate with great attention to detail and must be able to manage expectations and work independently.