Compliance Analyst - Quality Assurance

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. 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!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Management

FUNCTION: GBS Legal

SALARY RANGE: Market salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus

LOCATION: Sunway Geo, Kuala Lumpur

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is responsible for assisting End Markets with their compliance to BAT’s Standards of Business Conduct, by conducting Quality Assurance Reviews on key legal compliance topics, reporting on their outcomes, recommending corrective actions and process/controls improvements, assisting in providing supporting training, as well as supervising progress in remedial actions and improvements. As part of the 2^nd Line of Defence (LoD), provide direct support to End Markets and the company overall with ongoing information on, and assurance of, the robustness / effectiveness of Legal Compliance Controls in the areas of AFC, G&E, and Policy Management, as managed through/by the compliance 1^st LoD. Whilst ensuring the highest level of integrity in the way business is conducted, deliver value to business through compliance controls quality assurance, reporting, data/information transparency, and good governance.

Reports to: Corporate Compliance Manager

Reporting Level: N/A

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Conducting Quality Assurance Reviews on compliance controls and reporting outcomes and suggested corrective actions to End Markets (EM), for the following areas of compliance:
  • Third Party Anti-Financial Crime risk assessment
  • Policy Management
  • Gifts & Entertainment (G&E) requests
• Engaging directly with 1^st LoD teams in identifying possible process gaps and/or breaches in controls, and remediation activities.
• Collaborating with and seeking mentorship from 2^nd LoD compliance topic Domain Experts (SMEs) in validating/confirming process gaps, controls breaches, and remediation activities, including process improvement and changes in ways of working.
• Formulating and presenting Quality Assurance Review reports to 2^nd LoD SMEs, 1^st Line of Defence teams and BI&C management.
• Supervising completion of quality assurance reviews remediation activities, bringing up as appropriate.
• In collaboration with 2nd LoD SMEs, providing End Markets with process mentorship on G&E, policy management, and Anti-Financial Crime risk assessment.
• In collaboration with 2nd LoD SMEs, conducting process and systems training, related to G&E, Policy management, and Anti-Financial Crime.
• Participating in unit testing for new CRA, G&E and other BI&C Apps.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• Conducting Compliance and/or business Controls monitoring activities, possibly in such areas as Suppliers/Customers KYS/KYC, or other regulatory spaces
• Engaging with multiple collaborators across multiple cultures!
• Working in a highly digitised environment – Being Tech savvy!
• Using data interrogation, management, analytics and reporting tools and analytical methods
• Some relevant experience in compliance (i.e., AML/CTF, Anti Bribery-Corruption, Tax Evasion, Trade Controls, Sanctions, etc.)

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Analytical skills – data interpretation
• Business Engagement skills and business analysis
• Ability to deliver training to small and large audiences.

• Working in multi-functional work teams.
• Interpersonal and presentation skills
• Skilled in use of analytical tools including database interrogating tools (i.e. SQL, MS Excel, PowerBI).
• Medium to advance skills in EXCEL (i.e. building macros, using V-Lookup) and PPT.

BENEFICIAL

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Well looked upon – certification in
  • Compliance or audit certification
  • data interrogation/management/reporting (SQL, EXCEL Macros, Power BI, others)
  • training
  • communications
  • compliance and/or 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.