Compliance Manager

Focused on licensing, submissions, and regulatory engagement with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), FIMM (Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).About Us  Cashku is Malaysia’s pioneering digital financial planning platform, owned by Advisonomics Sdn Bhd — a licensed, registered financial planning firm. We aim to challenge the norm when it comes to financial advisory, by engaging talented creative professionals. Our core value is teamwork, which fosters a great working culture where daily work is characterized by flat hierarchies and open communication. We offer a fast-paced environment with vast growth and development opportunities.    We’re building fast. 🚀 Cashku is scaling rapidly and we’re looking for a Compliance Manager to strengthen our compliance backbone and drive regulatory excellence.   About This Role We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous, and proactive Compliance Manager with proven experience liaising directly with regulators — especially the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of owning the licensing process end-to-end and will bring a forward-thinking approach to compliance within a fintech-driven environment. This role is ideal for those with 5-8 years of experience in Compliance, though if you can demonstrate relevant experience, skills and thorough knowledge, we’d love to hear from you too.   Responsibilities Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Lead and fully own the reporting, renewal, and submission processes for all regulatory licensing obligations. Serve as the primary liaison with our regulators, including the Securities Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia, ensuring effective, timely, and professional engagement. Ensure full adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those set by FIMM, SC, and BNM.  Report directly to the Board, preparing and presenting compliance and regulatory updates that support effective governance and strategic alignment. Balance strong compliance discipline with business agility, providing practical solutions that support fintech innovation within regulatory boundaries. Policy Development & Monitoring Strengthen and continuously improve the compliance framework, policies, and procedures in alignment with SC, BNM, and FIMM requirements. Implement monitoring mechanisms to proactively identify, assess, and remediate risks or breaches. Champion a culture of compliance across the company, embedding awareness into daily operations. Training & Awareness Design and deliver impactful compliance training programs to employees at all levels. Provide guidance and act as a trusted resource for compliance-related matters. Regulatory Research & Analysis Stay ahead of regulatory changes and interpret them into actionable updates for the company. Provide strategic compliance insights to enable growth, mitigate risks, and maintain fintech leadership. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate and comprehensive compliance records to support internal governance and regulatory inspections. Prepare high-level reports, summaries, and audit materials for senior management and regulators.   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 5–8 years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk functions, with a clear track record of engaging with SC and/or BNM (preference for SC experience) – experience with the SC/BNM is a non-negotiable! Direct experience owning licensing processes end-to-end is essential. Extremely meticulous and relentless about the details – you take pride in catching what others miss. This is also a non-negotiable requirement!  Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with regulators, management, and partners. Strong understanding of fintech, digital platforms, or financial services innovation is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment. Proficiency in MS Office Suite.