Total 10 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Kuala Lumpur

Job Overview

Joining the Fuller Impact team, you will be part of the pioneer team and play a key role in increasing the access to sustainability and ESG regionally. You will help design and implement sustainability and ESG strategies while contributing to Fuller Impact’s growth and long-term success.

We are in search of a passionate Sustainability Research Intern with a proactive and growth mindset approach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sustainability & ESG Research

• Conduct research on sustainability trends, global frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, ISSB), and relevant regulations to support Fuller Impact’s programmes and strategic initiatives.

2. Competitor & Market Analysis

• Benchmark sustainability tools, platforms, and services to identify gaps, opportunities, and innovation pathways aligned with Fuller Impact’s mission.

3. User & Stakeholder Research Support

• Assist in developing and analysing surveys, interviews, and user feedback for programme design and strategic decision-making.

4. Data & Framework Mapping

• Support the organisation and alignment of ESG indicators, metrics, and categories with recognised sustainability standards.

5. Content & Knowledge Development

• Contribute to the creation of knowledge assets such as glossaries, toolkits, guidance documents, training materials, and communication content.

6. Policy & Market Monitoring

• Track sustainability-related policy updates and market developments across regions, summarising insights for internal use.

7. Documentation & Presentation Support

• Assist in preparing internal briefs, research summaries, and presentation materials for stakeholders and project partners.

8. Stakeholder Engagement

• Support relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and impactful outcomes.

9. Special Projects

• Support ad hoc initiatives across Fuller Academy and Fuller Solutions, including research, content development, and strategic innovation.

Requirements

● A final year student or recent graduate with a passion for sustainability and research.

● Able to commit to a minimum of 3 months.

● Business-level written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and creative problem solving abilities.

● Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, and operational skills.

● Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee equity
• Nearby public transport
• Flexible working hours
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Personal leave
• Open culture
• Personal development opportunities
• Remote work flexibility

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
• Draft, modify and implement company policies.
• Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
• Assess the business's future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.
• Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as compliance manager.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry's standards and regulations.
• Good knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
• An analytical mind able to ‘see’ the complexities of procedures and regulations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in law, finance, business administration or related field.
• Certified compliance professional is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Commission and bonus
• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Nearby public transport
• Central location
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Company trips
• Work visa sponsorship
• Dental insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid training and development

職責：

• 制定並監督控制系統，以防止違反法律準則和內部政策。
• 評估控制措施的效率並不斷改善。
• 定期修訂程序、報告等，以發現潛在風險或不符合項。
• 起草、修改和實施公司政策。
• 與公司法律顧問和人力資源部門合作，監督標準和法規的執行。
• 評估企業未來的發展計劃，以識別潛在的合規風險。
• 必要時審查同事的工作，以發現合規問題並提供建議或培訓。
• 密切關注公司內外監管動態以及合規控制方面不斷發展的最佳實踐。
• 根據需要，為高階管理層和外部監管機構準備報告。

要求：

• 擁有豐富的合規經理經驗。
• 深入了解行業標準和法規。
• 具備良好的報告流程和記錄保存知識。
• 兼具商業頭腦和對法律的恪守。
• 做事有條不紊、勤奮努力，具備優秀的規劃能力。
• 具備能夠「看穿」程序和規章制度複雜性的分析思維。
• 較強的溝通能力。
• 擁有法律、金融、工商管理或相關領域的學士學位。
• 持有合規專業認證者優先考慮。

福利待遇

• 佣金和獎金
• 津貼（旅費、交通費等）
• 附近公共交通
• 中心位置
• 免費小吃/歡樂時光
• 公司旅行
• 工作簽證擔保
• 牙科保險
• 殘障津貼
• 有薪培訓和發展

Tanggungjawab:

• Membangun dan menyelia sistem kawalan bagi mencegah pelanggaran garis panduan perundangan dan dasar dalaman.
• Menilai kecekapan kawalan dan menambah baiknya secara berterusan.
• Semak semula prosedur, laporan dan sebagainya secara berkala untuk mengenal pasti risiko tersembunyi atau isu ketidakpatuhan.
• Menggubal, mengubah suai dan melaksanakan dasar syarikat.
• Bekerjasama dengan penasihat korporat dan jabatan HR untuk memantau penguatkuasaan piawaian dan peraturan.
• Menilai usaha niaga masa hadapan perniagaan untuk mengenal pasti kemungkinan risiko pematuhan.
• Menyemak kerja rakan sekerja apabila perlu untuk mengenal pasti isu pematuhan dan memberikan nasihat atau latihan.
• Sentiasa mengikuti perkembangan kawal selia di dalam atau di luar syarikat serta mengembangkan amalan terbaik dalam kawalan pematuhan.
• Menyediakan laporan untuk pihak pengurusan kanan dan badan kawal selia luaran mengikut kesesuaian.

Keperluan:

• Pengalaman terbukti sebagai pengurus pematuhan.
• Pengetahuan mendalam tentang piawaian dan peraturan industri.
• Pengetahuan yang baik tentang prosedur pelaporan dan penyimpanan rekod.
• Ketajaman perniagaan bekerjasama dengan dedikasi terhadap perundangan.
• Bersistem dan tekun dengan kebolehan merancang yang cemerlang.
• Minda analitikal yang mampu 'melihat' kerumitan prosedur dan peraturan.
• Kemahiran komunikasi yang kuat.
• Mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya Ijazah Sarjana Muda dalam bidang undang-undang, kewangan, pentadbiran perniagaan atau bidang berkaitan.
• Profesional pematuhan yang diperakui adalah satu kelebihan.

Faedah & Kebaikan

• Komisen dan bonus
• Elaun (upah perjalanan, pengangkutan, dll.)
• Pengangkutan awam berdekatan
• Lokasi pusat
• Snek percuma / Waktu gembira
• Perjalanan syarikat
• Penajaan visa kerja
• Insurans pergigian
• Faedah hilang upaya
• Latihan dan pembangunan berbayar

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
• Draft, modify and implement company policies.
• Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
• Assess the business's future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.
• Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as compliance manager.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry's standards and regulations.
• Good knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
• An analytical mind able to ‘see’ the complexities of procedures and regulations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in law, finance, business administration or related field.
• Certified compliance professional is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Commission and bonus
• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Nearby public transport
• Central location
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Company trips
• Work visa sponsorship
• Dental insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid training and development

Tanggungjawab:

• Membangun dan menyelia sistem kawalan bagi mencegah pelanggaran garis panduan perundangan dan dasar dalaman.
• Menilai kecekapan kawalan dan menambah baiknya secara berterusan.
• Semak semula prosedur, laporan dan sebagainya secara berkala untuk mengenal pasti risiko tersembunyi atau isu ketidakpatuhan.
• Menggubal, mengubah suai dan melaksanakan dasar syarikat.
• Bekerjasama dengan penasihat korporat dan jabatan HR untuk memantau penguatkuasaan piawaian dan peraturan.
• Menilai usaha niaga masa hadapan perniagaan untuk mengenal pasti kemungkinan risiko pematuhan.
• Menyemak kerja rakan sekerja apabila perlu untuk mengenal pasti isu pematuhan dan memberikan nasihat atau latihan.
• Sentiasa mengikuti perkembangan kawal selia di dalam atau di luar syarikat serta mengembangkan amalan terbaik dalam kawalan pematuhan.
• Menyediakan laporan untuk pihak pengurusan kanan dan badan kawal selia luaran mengikut kesesuaian.

Keperluan:

• Pengalaman terbukti sebagai pengurus pematuhan.
• Pengetahuan mendalam tentang piawaian dan peraturan industri.
• Pengetahuan yang baik tentang prosedur pelaporan dan penyimpanan rekod.
• Ketajaman perniagaan bekerjasama dengan dedikasi terhadap perundangan.
• Bersistem dan tekun dengan kebolehan merancang yang cemerlang.
• Minda analitikal yang mampu 'melihat' kerumitan prosedur dan peraturan.
• Kemahiran komunikasi yang kuat.
• Mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya Ijazah Sarjana Muda dalam bidang undang-undang, kewangan, pentadbiran perniagaan atau bidang berkaitan.
• Profesional pematuhan yang diperakui adalah satu kelebihan.

Faedah & Kebaikan

• Komisen dan bonus
• Elaun (upah perjalanan, pengangkutan, dll.)
• Pengangkutan awam berdekatan
• Lokasi pusat
• Snek percuma / Waktu gembira
• Perjalanan syarikat
• Penajaan visa kerja
• Insurans pergigian
• Faedah hilang upaya
• Latihan dan pembangunan berbayar

職責：

• 制定並監督控制系統，以防止違反法律準則和內部政策。
• 評估控制措施的效率並不斷改善。
• 定期修訂程序、報告等，以發現潛在風險或不符合項。
• 起草、修改和實施公司政策。
• 與公司法律顧問和人力資源部門合作，監督標準和法規的執行。
• 評估企業未來的發展計劃，以識別潛在的合規風險。
• 必要時審查同事的工作，以發現合規問題並提供建議或培訓。
• 密切關注公司內外監管動態以及合規控制方面不斷發展的最佳實踐。
• 根據需要，為高階管理層和外部監管機構準備報告。

要求：

• 擁有豐富的合規經理經驗。
• 深入了解行業標準和法規。
• 具備良好的報告流程和記錄保存知識。
• 兼具商業頭腦和對法律的恪守。
• 做事有條不紊、勤奮努力，具備優秀的規劃能力。
• 具備能夠「看穿」程序和規章制度複雜性的分析思維。
• 較強的溝通能力。
• 擁有法律、金融、工商管理或相關領域的學士學位。
• 持有合規專業認證者優先考慮。

福利待遇

• 佣金和獎金
• 津貼（旅費、交通費等）
• 附近公共交通
• 中心位置
• 免費小吃/歡樂時光
• 公司旅行
• 工作簽證擔保
• 牙科保險
• 殘障津貼
• 有薪培訓和發展

The Financial Services ARM is responsible for the quality of enhanced due diligence reports produced for financial services clients. He/she will be responsible for a team of researchers to ensure that they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services Clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirement.

He/she will be responsible for a range of tasks, including conducting scoping research, preparing proposal drafts, engaging with financial services clients to understand their requirements and answer follow up questions, managing enhanced due diligence reports to support major banking transactions such as IPOs and debt issuance, conducting desktop research and discreet interviews himself/herself, and reviewing and finalizing the reports drafted by junior researchers. He/she will also be responsible for overseeing the professional growth and development of his/her team members, and providing guidance and training to their work. He/she will support the work of his/her line manager in training managing internal and external resources in order to complete enhanced due diligence projects for financial institutions in a timely and effective manner

Project management of enhanced due diligence assignments for financial services clients

• Ensure that the enhanced due diligence reports produced by Scaled Diligence for its financial institutions clients are properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budget
• Assist in the proposal process, conduct scoping research, and communicate with clients to understand their requirements
• Manage projects of varying scale, finalize reports and organize research team in answering following up questions from financial institution clients
• Communicate directly with the clients, which primarily include members of the compliance or internal control departments of financial institutions, in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research
• Review and approve (content and editorial) enhanced due diligence reports, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specifications
• Conduct research into specific topics and issues and draft summaries and findings in situations where contentious issues arise, either as part of a team or independently, depending on the requirement of the situation
• Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards
• Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries

People Management

• Manage a team of researchers or senior researchers
• Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals
• Conduct performance reviews
• Ensure well-being and professional development of staff
• Support his/her line manager in recruiting new researchers

Regional research initiatives

• Interact regularly with researchers, supervisors, managers, and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on Scaled Diligence work
• Participate in discussions with other members of the Scaled Diligence team on potential service/product improvement

Essential

• Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
• 3 to 5 years of experience in executing and managing enhanced due diligence projects for financial institution clients, in particular pre-IPO due diligence projects
• Good understanding of the requirement of financial institutions clients in APAC, including research methodologies, work scope, timeline, and special requirements
• Experience engaging with financial services clients regarding due diligence assignments, and organizing research teams to address follow up questions from the clients
• Full fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is essential
• Experience in writing, researching and reviewing/editing due diligence reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in Chinese and English
• Strong knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives and other OSINT research tools
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and perform well under pressure  

Preferred

• Experienced working in a capacity similar to that of a Research Supervisor in a due diligence or investigative research firm
• Strong knowledge of the socio-political environment in greater China

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.
• The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Our third-party due diligence (VANTAGE) team assess our clients’ current, former or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or business risk to them, wherever they may be in the world. The work is compliance-focused and volume-driven.

The Associate Research Manager is responsible for the quality of VANTAGE work. S/he will oversee and guide Researchers to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help our clients protect their integrity and reputation.

S/he will also support the Research Manager in training researchers and managing projects, leveraging internal and external resources in order to complete VANTAGE projects in a timely and effective manner. 

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of open-source intelligence and public record research, experience in writing and reviewing due diligence reports, people management skills and has excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.

People Management

• Manage a team of researchers and senior researchers
• Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals
• Conduct performance reviews
• Ensure well-being and professional development of staff
• Support the Research Manager in recruiting new researchers

Project management of third-party due diligence

• Ensure VANTAGE work is properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budget
• Communicate directly with clients in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research
• Review and approve (content and editorial) VANTAGE work, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specifications
• Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards
• Engage with colleagues in the Business Intelligence team whenever VANTAGE work requires their input and collaboration

Regional research initiatives

• Assist Research Manager in training new researchers in the VANTAGE methodology and approach, ensuring new team members successfully complete the onboarding process
• Provide continual training and cascade updates to the VANTAGE methodology and approach
• Monitor quality of work and give feedback to researchers; motivate and guide researchers to ensure they are focused and directed effectively on operational and other aspects of the work
• Interact regularly with other Team Leads and Associate Research Managers to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work
• Participate in discussions with other Team Leads and Associate Research Managers to provide insight on potential service/product improvement

• Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
• Full fluency in English written and spoken is essential

• Experience in writing, researching and reviewing/editing due diligence reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in English
• Experience in managing projects, especially where the project team is spread across several locations
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in line management
• Strong knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives and other OSINT research tools
• Experience influencing people across an organization, especially without direct reporting lines
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines

Preferred

• Knowledge of software-based case management solutions
• Experience in a compliance team in a financial institution or a corporate setting
• Knowledge of other languages and the socio-political environment in the region is an advantage
• Qualifications specific to financial crime or compliance would be an advantage

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.
• The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Job Description:
Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) is the consulting arm of Visa, and drives tangible, impactful results for clients. Drawing on our expertise in consulting, data analytics, technology, payments and economics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients. VCA's core client segments include issuers, acquirers, merchants, fintechs, payment enablers and governments. 

The Intelligence & Data Solutions (IDS) team at VCA consists of data scientists, analysts, and engineers who provide analytics solutions. Their goal is to leverage VisaNet, one of the largest datasets globally, to help clients enhance their performance and increase profitability. 

What a Data Scientist, VCA does at Visa:
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our VCA team in Malaysia. This role requires transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business strategies, improve execution and performance of the full cardholder lifecycle. 

The ideal candidate will work closely with Visa’s clients to gather and manage project inputs, analyze data to form conclusions and recommendations, execute and analyze results to improve outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, execute, and deliver data science projects for Visa's key clients. 
• Develop project scopes, methodologies, and implement solutions using appropriate tools. 
• Understand the Client’s current initiatives and priorities and align with key stakeholders.
• Manage and deliver analytics projects from conception to completion with actionable insights and recommendations. 
• Gather and analyze data from VisaNet (i.e., Visa’s transaction data), client’s owned data and 3rd party data sources to understand customer behavior, preferences and trends to help business develop business strategies, optimization activities and improvement of products, marketing techniques. 
• Maintain quality control and documentation for projects. 
• Innovate with Visa's and client data to meet needs. 
• Clearly communicate the findings and recommendations from analysis, drive deployment and implementation of analytics solutions, and track business value impact. 
• Independently develop and articulate a compelling storyline with clear insights and actionable recommendations for clients. 
• Actively seek out opportunities to innovate by using non-traditional data and new modelling techniques fit for purpose to the needs of our clients. 
• Structure documents and project deliverables leveraging data insights and client inputs. 
• Foster thought leadership and innovation in data science. 
• Manage communication with clients and stakeholders. 
• Identify opportunities for innovation using new techniques. 
• Build visualization capabilities to address client problems. 
• Identify market trends through deep analysis of payment industry information. 
• Manage the transfer of technical knowledge for business solution implementation. 

Client Management: 

• Manage and take ownership of all data-related client deliverables and discussions 
• Navigating complex team dynamics 
• Work independently, seeking guidance as needed while ensuring ownership 
• Influence multiple teams they work with or lead

*This is a hybrid position, expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.