Manager, Regulatory Compliance

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented compliance professional to support regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management activities across the organization. This role is responsible for monitoring regulatory developments, providing compliance advice to business units, coordinating governance initiatives, and ensuring compliance obligations are effectively managed.

The successful candidate will work closely with business teams, risk and control functions, senior stakeholders, and regulators to promote a strong compliance culture and help ensure the organization meets both regulatory and Group requirements

You'll be responsible for:

Regulatory Change Monitoring & Advisory

• Monitor and assess BNM regulatory changes, including gap analyses and compliance reviews, with clear communication to Business Units and tracking of action items
• Provide timely, practical, and risk-based regulatory advice to Business Units
• Review communications and submissions to BNM and ensure all regulatory deliverables meet expected standards and timelines
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the Regulatory Compliance Management tool to ensure it remains updated and aligned with regulatory changes
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of Regulatory Compliance and Governance training and awareness initiatives across the Companies.

Allianz Group requirements relating to the System of Governance (SoG)

• Coordinate and execute Governance & Control Committee (GovCC) meetings and oversee compliance within the SoG, (e.g Solvency II policies), including conducting gap analyses and adequacy assessments.
• Lead / support implementation of key governance tasks and methodologies (e.g. Horizontal & Vertical Oversight Methodology, Compliance Assurance Risk and Effectiveness, Statement of Accountability, etc.)
• Drive alignment between Group requirements and local regulations, including updates to internal policies.

Oversight on Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM)

• Support implementation of NFRM, including oversight of risk assessments and key control testing
• Ensure timely completion of risk deliverables (e.g., KRIs, Top Risks, Freeze Orders)

Compliance Monitoring & Control Assurance

• Oversee and execute Compliance Reviews in accordance to the Annual Compliance Plan.
• Review control testing results to ensure robustness and defensibility
• Monitor compliance issues and ensure timely remediation, while maintaining oversight of monitoring tools and systems

Reporting & Deliverable Management

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of Board, Audit Committee, and Risk Committee papers
• Maintain high standards of documentation, review, and sign-off processes, including proper documentation and record-keeping for audit readiness

Leadership & People Development

• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
• Undertake continuous professional development, including required learning hours and certifications
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to team members
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency enhancements

Strategic Initiatives

• Build strong relationships with Business Units, senior management, and Group stakeholders
• Facilitate effective cross-functional coordination among key functions.

Others

• Support the role as the Secretariat of the Due Diligence Working Group (DDWG) to provide advice to and guide the Business Unit(s) for the presentation of their Related Party Transaction and Recurrent Related Party Transaction (RPT and/or RRPTs) 

Important to your success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Audit, Legal, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regulations and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, regulatory advisory, governance reviews, or risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
• Proficient in the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar technologies to enhance productivity and work quality.

Disclaimer: Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been selected for this position.

Important: All updates regarding your application status will be communicated via email. Please ensure you frequently check your email for updates and further instructions.

Note: Allianz will not accept any forward unsolicited resumes from any source to our employees email other than directly from a candidate. We will not be responsible for any fees and charges imposed.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

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