Head, Financial Intelligence & Integrity

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Job Summary

To act as internal control function/ second line of defense for Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (“BPMB”) Group to ensure all business lines and functions within the Group carry out their responsibilities to ensure the effective management of risk-based compliance program reasonably designed to comply with applicable anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, countering the financing of terrorism, and Sanctions laws, rules and regulations (the Financial Intelligence & Integrity Program).

The role holder is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s efforts to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery, and corruption. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The position requires a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, risk management, and the ability to lead a team of compliance professionals.

The role holder is accountable to provide assurance to management and appropriate management committee(s) that the Compliance risks involving financial crime risks within the organisation are appropriately identified and effectively managed.

Job Description

Accountable to support and assist Head, Compliance, Group Risk & Compliance to ensure the following:

• Leadership and Management - Lead and manage the FII team.
• Effective management of BPMB Group’s Financial Intelligence & Integrity Program and its associated financial crime risks
• Implementation of strong Compliance culture within BPMB Group
  
  

Via

Promoting an Ethics-Based Culture Delivering Compliance Solution Providing Assurance

Through the expected deliverables stipulated below.

Promoting an Ethics-Based Culture

• Directs programs which include training & awareness, policies and practices to ensure business units are compliance with the applicable laws and regulations and act within the ethic-based foundation of BPMB Group’s corporate culture.
• Develop and maintain anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, countering the financing of terrorism, and Sanctions policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring and assessment of the Financial Intelligence & Integrity Program to mitigate risks.
• Stay updated on changes in applicable anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, countering the financing of terrorism, and Sanctions laws, rules and regulations and ensure the organization’s compliance.
  
  

Delivering Compliance Solution

• Accountable to facilitate Head, Compliance to strategize, implement, and monitor the Annual Compliance Plan and resources to ensure Compliance activities are being carried out efficiently.
• Accountable to manage bribery & corruption and AML/CFT risk which include identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of the risk which include effective execution of the Group’s Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures.
• Accountable to ensure timely recertification of the ISO 37001 ABMS by SIRIM.
• Recommending and implementing the necessary changes to existing policies, procedures and processes, or proposing new policies, procedures and controls to meet regulatory requirements.
• Act as Compliance liaison and maintains a good relationship with the internal stakeholders and external stakeholders which include the regulators.
• Accountable to ensure timeliness in providing the required feedback and updates to regulators and other applicable internal and external stakeholders.
• Accountable to ensure the findings and recommendations raised by internal/ external auditor and Bank Negara Malaysia supervisory team will be properly closed and addressed within the stipulated timeframe.
• Accountable to facilitate Head, Compliance on investigations into potential money-laundering, sanction, bribery and corruption incidents and report findings to senior management.
  
  

Providing Assurance

• Provide assurance to the Management and Board of Directors that the Group’s Financial Intelligence & Integrity Program and its associated financial crime risks within the organisation are appropriately identified and effectively managed via periodic reporting to management and board committees.
• To bridge the gaps of compliance risk through established internal processes
• Initiates and directs the conduct of internal investigations in response to reports of possible compliance policies and procedures breaches and violations.
• Recommend corrective and preventive measures to address incidents of non-compliance and deficiencies in the management of compliance risk.
• To strengthen competency/ knowledge/ self-development through internal, external training and relevant regulatory certification.
• Define goals and key performance indicators for Compliance Review team members and ensuring effective implementation of BPMB performance management process.Develop talent within the Compliance Review team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve the defined goals.
  
  

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field is required
• Relevant Professional Certification(s) e.g., Advanced Certification in Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Certification in AML/CFT
• Above 12 years of experience in Compliance and a subject matter expert of KYC, AML/CFT, Global Sanctions Requirements, Anti-Bribery Corruption
• Proven leadership experience in a similar role within a financial institution or a large corporation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to integrity
• Deep regulatory knowledge and experience in compliance-related matters.
• Subject matter expert of KYC, AML/CFT, Global Sanctions Requirements, Anti-Bribery Corruption.
• Knowledge of Malaysian financial and legal and regulatory framework as detailed by Bank Negara Malaysia and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Leadership and management skills including strategic thinking and planning, problem-solving and decision-making and team collaboration and relationship building.
• Risk management and assessment.
• Communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  

Requirement

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