LEAD II, GOVERNANCE

Job Purpose

To lead the organization’s anti-bribery, integrity, and governance framework by driving policy development, overseeing corruption risk management, providing strategic advisory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. ABAC Policy Leadership & Governance

• Lead the development of new and the periodic review (at least once every three years) of Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC) Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) to ensure alignment with laws, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

• Oversee implementation and effectiveness of ABAC controls across the organization.

• Provide governance oversight to ensure consistent application of ABAC standards.

2. Corruption, Integrity & Governance (CIG) Risk Oversight

• Provide strategic input and independent challenge on CIG risks in policies and procedures owned by other departments.

• Work closely with risk owners to ensure appropriate anti-corruption controls are embedded in business processes.

• Participate in enterprise risk discussions relating to integrity and governance exposures.

3. Advisory & Ethical Guidance

• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on integrity, governance, and anti-corruption matters.

• Advise management, employees, and stakeholders on ethical concerns, conflict of interest situations, and compliance with ABAC requirements.

• Support the development of integrity awareness initiatives and training programs.

4. Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) Implementation (Future Plan)

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).

• Manage the process to obtain and maintain ABMS certification (e.g., ISO 37001), including audits, documentation, and corrective actions.

5. Organizational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) (Future Plan)

• Lead the development, execution, and monitoring of the organization’s Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP).

• Establish KPIs, track implementation progress, and report effectiveness of anti-corruption initiatives to senior management and the Board (where applicable).

6. Corruption Risk Management & Reporting

• Oversee corruption risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are developed, implemented, and monitored.

• Analyze corruption risk trends and provide periodic reporting to management and relevant governance committees.

• Ensure proper documentation and evidence of control effectiveness.

7. Regulatory & Governance Reporting

• Lead preparation and submission of reports and disclosures to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and relevant internal committees.

• Present integrity and governance updates to management and governance forums.

• Act as liaison with regulators, auditors, and external assessors on ABAC and integrity matters.

8. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide leadership and direction to team members (where applicable) in executing integrity and anti-corruption initiatives.

• Build strong working relationships with business units to foster a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.

• Drive continuous improvement of integrity and governance practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Governance, Risk Management, Business, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in integrity, compliance, governance, risk management, internal audit, or related fields.

• Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption frameworks and regulations (e.g., MACC Act, ISO 37001, corporate liability provisions).

• Experience in policy development, risk assessment, and regulatory reporting.

• Proven stakeholder management and advisory experience at management level.

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated high integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality.