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Compliance Controls Lead

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contract Type Permanent
Career Level Experienced Professional
Function Digital Business Solutions
Salary Range Competitive salary
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Why Digital Business Solutions?

Our team put consumers first delivering on our mission to build A Better Tomorrow™. Our integrated teams focus on commercial value, consumer experience, digital growth and business solutions. We revolutionise BAT for the connected consumer, accelerating the astonishing pace at which we’re already innovating through technology, digital solutions, business processes and services delivery.

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At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers - It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.

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Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

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Compliance Controls Lead

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American TobaccoMalaysiahas an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Controls Lead in Selangor

This role is responsible for managing a team responsible for assisting End Markets with their compliance to BAT’s Standards of Business Conduct, specifically to Anti-Financial Crimes, Policy Management, and Gifts & Entertainment. This would involve monitoring and reporting on End Market progress on compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPI), suggesting corrective actions, providing supporting training and documentation, as well as presenting progress, issues, and opportunities to management. Providing guidance to collaborators on legal compliance topics as well as conducting controls reviews. This role will provide direct support to End Markets in delivering a robust compliance 1st Line of Defence which supports its Standards of Business Conduct and instils/champions a value of delivering with integrity. Whilst ensuring the highest level of integrity in the way business is conducted, delivering value to business through compliance controls monitoring, reporting, data/information transparency, and good governance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a team of between 2 and 4 Compliance Analysts yet hands on in all the below activities.
  • Monitoring on compliance key performance indicators and reporting outcomes and suggested corrective actions to End Markets (EM), for the following areas of compliance: ongoing sanctions screening, Third Party Anti-Financial Crime risk assessment, including company structure deep dive analysis, Policy Management; and Gifts & Entertainment (G&E) requests.
  • Engaging directly with collaborators in exercising the monitoring, reporting and remediation activities stated above.
  • Presenting monitoring reports (Dashboards) at end market governance meetings.
  • Providing End Markets with process guidance on Gifts & Entertainment, policy management, and Anti-Financial Crime risk assessment.
  • Assisting End Markets in developing and processing requests for approval of deviation from Third Party Anti-Financial Crime Procedure.
  • Conducting process and systems training, related to G&E, Policy management, and Anti-Financial Crime.
  • Acting as Super User for Coupa Risk Assess (CRA), G&E Tracker, Policy Management System App, and other associated Apps, including being the 1st line of user support to End Market users.
  • Collaborate with Internal Audit during audits – providing evidence of monitoring, reporting and completed corrective actions.
  • Participating in user acceptance testing.

What are we looking for? 

  • Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders across multiple cultures.
  • Strong ability to work in a highly digitized, tech-savvy environment.
  • Proficient in using data interrogation, management, analytics, and reporting tools.
  • Some relevant experience in compliance, monitoring, and reporting.
  • People leadership skills, with growth potential for first-time managers.
  • Strong coaching and training capabilities, including delivering sessions to small and large audiences.
  • Skilled in business analysis and working in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in communication, with advanced skills in analytical tools like SQL, MS Excel, PowerBI, and PPT.
  • Beneficial:
  • Knowledge in compliance areas like AML/CTF, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and Policy Management.
  • Certifications in data interrogation/management/reporting (e.g., SQL, Excel Macros, Power BI), training, communications, or compliance/auditing.

What we offer you?

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
  • You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
  • We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

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Our Values

At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.

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  • Truly inclusive
  • Do the right thing
  • Love for our consumer
  • Passion to win
  • Empowered through trust
  • Stronger together
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Take Control of Your Future with BAT

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers.

We believe that everyone has a place in our organisation. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential.

We believe in you.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

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At our core, we understand your best work happens when you feel fully supported. Our meticulously
designed reward and benefits package are shaped to acknowledge your contributions and to magnify
your impact. As you grow, so do we.

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Balancing work and life to help you recharge and stay resilient. Benefits and initiatives that are designed to bolster our employees' mental health. At BAT we're fostering a culture of to help our employees to better manage life’s pressures and build resilience, no matter what life throws your way.

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Good health is the cornerstone that allows everything else in our lives to align. Benefits that support our employees' physical health, expand coverage where needed it and promote healthy lifestyles, reducing stress and boosting overall energy and productivity.

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Peace of mind is priceless, but it shouldn’t cost the earth. Benefits and initiatives designed to assist you in achieving financial stability and security, empowering you to make well informed financial decisions, alleviate financial stress, and enhance your short and long-term prospects.

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