Compliance Officer
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- What's it like to be a Compliance Officer?
- How to become a Compliance Officer
- Latest Compliance Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Compliance Officers
What's it like to be a Compliance Officer?
Compliance Officers ensure companies operate within existing laws, regulations, policies and relevant legal requirements, specific to their industry. They educate staff about compliance and manage possible challenges and problems arising from failure to abide by these rules. Due to the nature of their work, Compliance Officers usually need strong communication skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Tasks and duties
- Performing regular audits to ensure the company’s compliance to laws and regulations.
- Analysing and reporting compliance and regulatory data.
- Making recommendations to the company management on the best practices to improve compliance while achieving business goals.
- Assisting in the creation, updating, and reviewing of regulatory documents.
How to become a Compliance Officer
To become a Compliance Officer in Malaysia, you usually need a combination of education and practical experience, particularly in the fields of business and law or legal management.
Complete a bachelor degree in business, law, legal management, public administration or a related field. Alternatively, you may choose a field directly related to the industry you plan on working in, such as finance, engineering or healthcare.
Get first-hand experience by applying for entry-level jobs in your preferred industry. You can also opt for internships to give you the exposure you need as you take on a career path of a Compliance Officer.
Consider a relevant postgraduate degree or certifications to get additional training, and widen your knowledge about various industries in terms of laws and policies. This experience can help boost your credentials when you apply for a Compliance Officer job, or higher level roles in the future.
