Senior Associate - Regulatory Compliance (RISQ)

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 and   submit   licence   applications   required by local and foreign regulators   in   a timely   and   accurate   manner .

- Compile and   submit   regulatory   reports in compliance with   applicable   requirements , ensuring accuracy and adherence to   specified deadlines.

- Maintain a comprehensive   and   organised   record of all licensing activities and   related   documentation.

- Continuously   monitor   the firm’s   compliance with   local and foreign regulat ory obligations.

- Identify   areas   for   improvement and recommend corrective actions to   strength   compliance , including   opportunities for   automation   and process enhancements .

License Renewal   and   Payment Management:

- Monitor   licence   expiration   dates to ensure   timely   renewals and   associated   payments.

- Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to   collect the   necessary documentation and information   required   for renewal and payment   processes .

- Proactively   identify   and resolve   any issues or discrepancies that may arise during the renewal process   to avoid delays or non-compliance .

Regulatory Assessment and   Licence   Application:

- Assess new   and evolving   regulatory requirements for license applications, both local and foreign, based on current and   anticipated   business needs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to   determine   the necessity of specific   licen c es   and   initiate   the application process   where   applicable .

- Stay   informed of   changes in regulatory requirements and ensure the   firm ’s licensing strategy align ed   with   updated requirements .

Leadership Reporting:

- Support the   prepar ation   and present ation of   compliance   reports   for leadership review .

- Provide leadership with   timely   and relevant   insights   based on compliance data and regulatory   changes .

Qualification and experience:

- Bachelor ’s   d egree in any discipline   and/or   a professional   accounting qualification.

- Minimum of   3   years ’   experience in   licensing, operations,   regulatory compliance, legal or   a related   field.

- S trong understanding of   relevant   laws ,   regulation s   and compliance frameworks.

Key skills:

- Meticulous attention to detail   and ability to   deliver   high standards   of   accuracy   and   consistenc y .

- Proficient in written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

- Strong analytical and   problem-solving   skill s,   with the ability to   interpret e   regulations and assess their impact on the firm.

- Strong organizational and time-management   abilities , capable of managing   multiple tasks and   meeting   deadlines.

- Ability to assess and mitigate risks   related to non-compliance.

- Ability to build and   maintain   effective   relationships with   internal and external   stakeholders

- Capable of   work ing   independently and   collaboratively within a   team   environment .

- Demonstrate discretion and integrity in   handl ling   sensitive   and   confidential   information.

- Proficiency   in compliance-related software ,   tool s   and 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