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Senior Associate Regulatory Compliance (Risk & Quality)


Job Location:

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. Youll 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. Youll 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 PwCs 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 firmscompliance 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 informationfor 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 thefirms licensing strategy alignedwithupdated requirements.

Leadership Reporting:

  • Support thepreparationand presentation ofcompliancereportsfor leadership review.

  • Provide leadership withtimelyand relevantinsightsbased on compliance data and regulatorychanges.

Qualification and experience:

  • Bachelorsdegree in any disciplineand/ora professionalaccounting qualification.

  • Minimum of3yearsexperience inlicensing operationsregulatory compliance legal ora relatedfield.

  • Strong understanding ofrelevantlawsregulationsand 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-solvingskillswith 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 softwaretoolsand 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


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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