Chief Risk, Integrity & Compliance Officer

JOB PURPOSE

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation’s risk, integrity, and compliance functions to safeguard HRD Corp’s reputation, assets, and sustainability. The role ensures the establishment of a sound governance ecosystem by integrating enterprise-wide risk management, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance into the organisation’s strategic and operational framework.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Risk Management Strategy & Governance

• Drive the formulation and implementation of enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) strategies, policies, and frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate all categories of risk which include strategic, operational, financial, ESG, IT security, and compliance risks.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of risk controls to manage liquidity, investment, and credit exposures; ensure prudent financial stewardship, proper segregation of duties, and alignment with internal financial governance and statutory requirements.

Organisational Integrity & Anti-Corruption Measures

• Oversee and drive the development, implementation, and periodic review of the Organisation Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) and related integrity programs to prevent corruption, abuse of power, and ethical misconduct, ensuring independence and impartiality in all integrity-related functions.
• Develop and champion a strategic framework for integrity complaints and misconduct reporting that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and values.

Advisory Role

• Act as the principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board Risk, Governance & Sustainability Committee (BRGSC) on all matters related to organisational risk, corruption, compliance, and integrity, enabling informed decisions and proactive risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic insights and policy recommendations to enable informed decisions, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of governance standards.
• Facilitate evidence-based reporting to the Board and relevant oversight bodies on the status of enterprise risk, control measures, and integrity issues.

Strategic Risk & Compliance Leadership

• Drive the continuous enhancement of the organisation’s risk and compliance framework to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices, thereby minimizing exposure to strategic, operational, and reputational risks.
• Demonstrate leadership through measurable improvements in compliance rates, reduction in significant integrity incidents, and positive stakeholder confidence in the organisation’s governance and ethical standards.

Ethics & Accountability Champion

• Champion integrity and compliance across the organisation through the design and execution of training, awareness, and engagement programmes that strengthen moral values, ethical behaviour, and good governance among staff and leadership.
• Foster a culture of moral responsibility and ethical decision-making by embedding the organisation’s core values into daily operations and leadership behaviour to cultivate a workforce that exemplifies transparency, accountability, and professionalism.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Governance, Public Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Criminology, Political Science, or other relevant disciplines from a recognised institution.
• Require Certification of the CeIO programme conducted by MACA as provided in the Directive of the Prime Minister No. 1 of 2009, Series 1 No.1 of 2011 Implementation of the Certified Integrity Officer Programme (at least within two (2) years of joining date)
• A Master’s Degree or professional certification in areas such as Anti-Corruption Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Certified Integrity Officer (CeIO), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ISO 37001 Lead Implementer, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) is highly desirable.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 15 – 20 years of working experience in governance, risk management, compliance, law enforcement, internal audit, or legal advisory
• At least 7 years in a senior leadership or head of department role, with clear accountability over integrity, anti-corruption, or enterprise risk management functions
• Experience in the corporate sector or government-related organisations is highly desirable.
• Must have no integrity-related record and verified by MACC.
• Proven track record in handling investigations, disciplinary matters, or compliance reviews involving elements of corruption, abuse of power, and unethical practices.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies, particularly SPRM, Auditor General’s Office, or enforcement bodies, will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and impartiality in decision-making.
• Ability to operate independently and withstand external/internal influence or pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in advising top management and Boards.
• Have in-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, particularly:

• Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act)
• Whistleblower Protection Act 2010
• Penal Code (Act 574) provisions on corruption/misconduct
• Circulars or Guidelines issued by SPRM, BNM, or MOF