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Compliance Officer

Yangon, Myanmar

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Location - MICT Park, Hlaing

Working Days- Mon to Fri, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Attractive Salary + Other benefit, transportation provided


Roles & Responsibilities | JDs

 1. Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with Myanmar Companies Law, Securities Exchange Law, SECM regulations, YSX listing rules, IFRS/IAS.
  • Monitor changes in laws/regulations and update internal processes.
  • Communicate with regulators, external auditors, legal advisors and internal stakeholders.

2. Corporate Governance

  • Support the BOD and Board Committees in governance responsibilities.
  • File statutory returns, disclosures, and reports on time.
  • Oversee insider trading restrictions, related party transactions (RPT), and conflict of interest compliance.

3. Risk and Control Monitoring

  • Identify compliance risks across business units, divisions and branches.
  • Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of compliance controls.

4. Policies and Procedures

  • Draft, review, and update compliance policies (AML, CTF, Data Protection, Whistleblowing, ESG, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance standards are embedded in business contracts and tenders.
  • Maintain internal compliance frameworks.

5. Training and Awareness

  • Conduct compliance training for staff, executives, and directors.
  • Promote awareness on disclosure obligations, ethics, and insider trading rules.
  • Foster a company-wide compliance culture.

6. Monitoring and Reporting

  • Monitor daily business activities for potential non-compliance.
  • Report compliance risks and status to the Corporate Affairs Manager/Department Head, BOD/Audit Committee, and senior management.
  • Maintain compliance audit, investigation, and resolution records.

7. Investigation and Enforcement

  • Investigate suspected breaches of compliance.
  • Recommend corrective and/or disciplinary actions.
  • Work with legal consultant and external advisors for complex issues.

8. Stakeholder Communication

  • Act as the main point of contact with regulators, SECM, YSX, and shareholders.
  • Support Investor Relations (IR) with disclosure and reporting obligations.
  • Ensure transparent and accountable communication with stakeholders

Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law <or> Finance/Accounting/Business Administration <or> related field.
  • Experience: At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in compliance, audit/risk management, or legal functions, preferably in a public company or financial institution.
  • Professional Certifications: Compliance/Corporate Governance certification (e.g., ICA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is an advantage.