Head of Risk & Compliance at Well-known International Financial Services Company in Yangon

Head of Risk & Compliance at Well-known International Financial Services Company in Yangon

• As a senior leadership role responsible for establishing, managing, and continuously improving the organization’s risk management, compliance, legal coordination, and corporate secretarial functions
• Up to 4,000,000 MMK plus other allowances 

The Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional to coordinate and develop organization-wide risk management programs, with strong expertise in legal and compliance matters

About the Company

Our client is a well-known financial services company that is providing the best financial services to the customer across Myanmar and Asia Countries

Description

• Develop and maintain the organization’s risk management framework, including risk appetite, policies, and systems
• Conduct risk assessments and provide analysis, mitigation strategies, and expert advice to senior management
•  Identify, monitor, and manage operational, financial, and fraud-related risks across the organization
•  Design and oversee compliance programs, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Review, update, and implement company policies and internal control systems to improve governance and compliance
•  Manage legal matters including litigation, contract drafting/review, and coordination with external legal advisors
• Lead corporate secretarial functions including board meetings, AGMs, corporate records, and shareholder communications
• Deliver risk and compliance training, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, legal, or corporate governance functions
• Prior experience in the financial services sector is highly preferred
•  Strong understanding of risk frameworks, compliance standards, and corporate governance practices
• Experience in managing regulatory requirements, internal controls, and organizational risk programs
•  Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with strong communication and reporting skills
• Proven ability to work with senior management, regulators, and external legal advisors
•  Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail and integrity

Benefits

Annual Performance bonus + Allowances

Career Growth Opportunities

An appealing career growth opportunity that the candidate could get through this company