Corporate Compliance Manager
Position Overview
Job Description
Corporate Compliance Manager — Maybank
Maybank, Malaysia's largest banking group, is seeking a Corporate Compliance Manager to join its Group Compliance Division at Menara Maybank in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves overseeing regulatory compliance across the bank's Malaysian operations, with particular focus on anti-money laundering, sanctions screening, and Bank Negara Malaysia regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA)
- Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with Bank Negara Malaysia's regulatory expectations
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and prepare regulatory reports for submission to Bank Negara Malaysia
- Oversee sanctions screening processes and advise on OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions compliance
- Advise business units on the Financial Services Act 2013, Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, and related regulations
- Manage regulatory examinations and audits by Bank Negara Malaysia and internal audit
About Maybank Compliance
Maybank's compliance team operates at the centre of Malaysia's largest banking group, offering exposure to cutting-edge regulatory challenges across conventional and Islamic banking operations.
Responsibilities
Corporate Compliance Manager — Maybank
Maybank, Malaysia's largest banking group, is seeking a Corporate Compliance Manager to join its Group Compliance Division at Menara Maybank in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves overseeing regulatory compliance across the bank's Malaysian operations, with particular focus on anti-money laundering, sanctions screening, and Bank Negara Malaysia regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA)
- Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with Bank Negara Malaysia's regulatory expectations
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and prepare regulatory reports for submission to Bank Negara Malaysia
- Oversee sanctions screening processes and advise on OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions compliance
- Advise business units on the Financial Services Act 2013, Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, and related regulations
- Manage regulatory examinations and audits by Bank Negara Malaysia and internal audit
About Maybank Compliance
Maybank's compliance team operates at the centre of Malaysia's largest banking group, offering exposure to cutting-edge regulatory challenges across conventional and Islamic banking operations.
Requirements
- Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with 5-8 years PQE in banking compliance, regulatory law, or financial crime prevention
- Strong knowledge of AMLA, Bank Negara Malaysia compliance requirements, and the Financial Services Act 2013
- Experience in AML/CFT compliance, sanctions screening, or regulatory examinations
- Professional compliance certifications (CAMS, ICA) are highly desirable
- LL.B. from a recognised university; CLP holder
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
- Experience managing compliance teams and engaging with regulators
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
RM15,000 - RM22,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Compliance
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Maybank Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
