Job Description

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.

• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Head of Compliance, this person will be responsible for running the comprehensive compliance programme across the Astro Group companies, maintaining a framework that will improve how Astro’s employees engage with each other, our suppliers, our customers and other stakeholders, including addressing issues such as minimizing conflicts of interest, preventing fraud and corruption, and protecting Astro’s assets, properties and confidential information.

As Astro’s Data Protection Officer, this person will guide and educate the Astro Group companies on the best practices in data protection, ensuring that every aspect of data handling aligns with the law, crafting data protection policies and procedures and then developing a strong internal culture of awareness and compliance with data protection requirements.

This person will be expected to demonstrate good judgement and strong analytical skills to be able to review and determine on compliance and data protection issues, having to decide whether infringements have occurred or whether employee requests meet the standards set out in Astro’s policies and guidelines.

We will be looking for an individual who can draw on their previous experience to bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy to the role, using strong communications skills to create engagement with employees across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

•    A recognized degree or professional qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law or related discipline
•    Minimum 10 years of work experience in as a lawyer and/or compliance management / process improvement / internal controls
•    Minimum 3 years of experience managing and supervising junior colleagues or team leadership
•    Previous experience in the media and technology industry would be an advantage
•    Demonstrate a good understanding of concepts in regulatory compliance and risk management
•    High analytical and rationalization ability
•    Strong project management skills, including setting timelines, driving deliverables and stakeholder management
•    Advanced communication in English and Malay (verbal and written) with strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical and impactful manner
•    Confident in their skills, a great attitude, diligent 
•    Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment
•    Pro-active, positive, resourceful, self-starter and able to work independently

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