Senior Compliance Specialist

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

Role Purpose

As a senior member of the Compliance department, you will lead, and continuously improve the end-to-end Vendor Approval Program, enterprise compliance training, and related compliance operations. You will serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor due diligence matters and ensure alignment with applicable international anti-bribery and corruption laws, sanctions, and trade embargo requirements. This role includes ownership of controls, cross-functional stakeholder management, mentorship of junior staff, and direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders to uphold a strong compliance culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Vendor Approval Governance & Leadership
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for all Vendor Approval Requests across the organization.
  • Own and improve the vendor due diligence framework, including risk-tiering, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and periodic review cycles.
  • Oversee sanctions screening, adverse media checks, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption assessments; ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails.
  • Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Business Units to ensure risk-based onboarding and timely remediation of identified issues.
  • Define and track program metrics and provide executive reporting.
• Compliance Training Strategy
  • Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of compliance training materials and curricula (ABAC, sanctions/export controls, conflicts of interest, gifts & hospitality, third-party risk).
  • Implement role-based training and targeted refreshers; measure effectiveness via assessments, participation rates, and control outcomes.
  • Coach teams and managers to embed compliance requirements into operational workflows.
• Policy, Controls, and Continuous Improvement
  • Draft, update, and socialize policies, standards, and SOPs related to vendor management and compliance training.
  • Prepare and deliver management reports and dashboards for leadership, audit, and risk committees.
  • Support internal and external audits and regulatory inquiries with high-quality documentation and evidence.
• Investigations Management
  • Support the Head of Compliance on all independent, end-to-end compliance investigations into alleged policy breaches, misconduct, third‑party/vendor risk issues, ABAC concerns, and sanctions/export control matters.
  • Triage allegations received via hotline, email, or management referrals; perform intake, scoping, risk assessment, and prioritization.
  • Execute fact-finding (document reviews, data analysis, interviews), preserve evidence, maintain chain-of-custody, and ensure confidentiality and non-retaliation protocols.
  • Draft investigation plans, maintain workpapers, and produce clear, defensible reports with root cause analysis and risk-based remediation.
  • Coordinate with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, IT, and business leaders; manage corrective action tracking and validate closure.
  • Monitor trends and develop lessons learned to inform training, policies, and controls.
• Mentorship & Leadership
  • Mentor and guide junior compliance officers and analysts; provide technical coaching and quality assurance reviews.
  • Promote a strong compliance culture through communication, training, and partnership with business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Audit, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 to over 8 years’ experience of ethic compliance, legal, audit, or risk management experience, with demonstrated leadership in:
  • Third-party/vendor risk management.
  • International anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC) frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act).
  • Sanctions and trade embargoes (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN).
• Preferred certifications: CCEP, CFE, CAMS, CAMS-Audit, CRCM, or equivalent.
• Proven experience developing and implementing compliance training programs, policies, and controls.