Senior Associate - Regulatory Compliance (RISQ) at PwC · Kuala…

Senior Associate - Regulatory Compliance (RISQ)
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.

Our Risk and Compliance Generalist - Practice Support team helps PwC assess, design and develop solutions to manage diverse risks. You’ll help PwC develop a consistent, coordinated, and sustainable strategy.

At PwC, we are committed to being purpose-led and values-driven leaders at every level. Our PwC Professional framework sets clear expectations across all lines of service, geographies and career paths, providing transparency on the skills needed to succeed and grow in your career, now and in the future.

The role of a Regulatory Compliance Senior Associate is critical in ensuring that PwC’s adheres to both local and foreign regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will include managing the application and renewal of various licenses, preparing and submitting regulatory reports and supporting leadership with compliance-related reporting.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks. Timely submissions are essential to maintaining compliance, avoiding legal or financial penalties, and demonstrating our commitment to regulatory integrity to both regulators and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
License Application and Reporting:
Prepare andsubmitlicenceapplicationsrequired by local and foreign regulatorsina timelyandaccuratemanner.
Compile andsubmitregulatoryreports in compliance withapplicablerequirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence tospecified deadlines.
Maintain a comprehensiveandorganisedrecord of all licensing activities andrelateddocumentation.
Continuouslymonitorthe firm’scompliance withlocal and foreign regulatory obligations.
Identifyareasforimprovement and recommend corrective actions tostrengthcompliance, includingopportunities forautomationand process enhancements.
License RenewalandPayment Management:
Monitorlicenceexpirationdates to ensuretimelyrenewals andassociatedpayments.
Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders tocollect thenecessary documentation and informationrequiredfor renewal and paymentprocesses.
Proactivelyidentifyand resolveany issues or discrepancies that may arise during the renewal processto avoid delays or non-compliance.
Regulatory Assessment andLicenceApplication:
Assess newand evolvingregulatory requirements for license applications, both local and foreign, based on current andanticipatedbusiness needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams todeterminethe necessity of specificlicencesandinitiatethe application processwhereapplicable.
Stayinformed ofchanges in regulatory requirements and ensure thefirm’s licensing strategy alignedwithupdated requirements.
Leadership Reporting:
Support thepreparationand presentation ofcompliancereportsfor leadership review.
Provide leadership withtimelyand relevantinsightsbased on compliance data and regulatorychanges.
Qualification and experience:
Bachelor’sdegree in any disciplineand/ora professionalaccounting qualification.
Minimum of3years’experience inlicensing, operations,regulatory compliance, legal ora relatedfield.
Strong understanding ofrelevantlaws,regulationsand compliance frameworks.
Key skills:
Meticulous attention to detailand ability todeliverhigh standardsofaccuracyandconsistency.
Proficient in written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills,with the ability tointerpreteregulations and assess their impact on the firm.
Strong organizational and time-managementabilities, capable of managingmultiple tasks andmeetingdeadlines.
Ability to assess and mitigate risksrelated to non-compliance.
Ability to build andmaintaineffectiverelationships withinternal and externalstakeholders
Capable ofworkingindependently andcollaboratively within ateamenvironment.
Demonstrate discretion and integrity inhandllingsensitiveandconfidentialinformation.
Proficiencyin compliance-related software,toolsand systems.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management {+ 32 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date