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Wan Aimi Shamimi Abdullah

@wanaimishamimiabdull

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Compliance and legal professional specializing in regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, PDPA, and governance advisory.

Malaysia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own regulatory compliance and risk management, advise management and business units, strengthen internal controls, and deliver practical training—working closely with regulators, group compliance, and cross-functional teams.

I’m a compliance and legal professional focused on building and operating practical legal and regulatory controls. As Compliance Manager at Savills Malaysia, I manage and monitor the organisation’s compliance framework across regulatory compliance, PDPA, AML/CFT and anti-bribery—aligned with local laws and UK group standards.

I oversee regulatory reporting to Bank Negara Malaysia, including review of DCR reports, monitoring of STR filings, and liaison with regulatory and group compliance counterparts. I also draft, review, and update internal policies, guidelines, and procedures to support compliance monitoring, internal controls and regulatory risk management.

Previously, I served in a Senior Executive role in the Legal & Secretarial Department (contract) at Eden Inc. Berhad, providing legal and regulatory advisory, drafting and reviewing commercial and property agreements, coordinating litigation and disputes with external solicitors, and supporting board and corporate secretarial functions including preparation of board papers, resolutions and statutory filings.

Earlier, as a Senior Officer / Officer within the Bar Council’s Practitioners’ Affairs Division, I managed statutory committees and compliance matters, handled over 800 debt recovery and disciplinary cases, and oversaw Compensation Fund assessment for over 500 claims. I supervised and mentored a team of 7, conducted internal audits across multidisciplinary departments, and coordinated national and international meetings, events, trainings and regulatory engagements—bringing a disciplined, outcomes-driven approach to compliance.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Compliance Manager

Savills Malaysia

Apr 2025 - Feb 2026 (10 months)

Managed the organisation’s legal and compliance framework across PDPA, AML/CFT, and anti-bribery aligned with local law and UK group standards. Oversaw regulatory reporting to Bank Negara Malaysia, drafted and updated internal compliance policies, and provided advisory to management on regulatory and contractual matters.

Regulatory Compliance AML CFT Anti Bribery Compliance Regulatory Reporting Internal Controls Contract Review Compliance Training

Senior Executive, Legal

Eden Inc. Berhad

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)

Provided legal and regulatory advisory to business units to support compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. Drafted and reviewed commercial/property/service agreements, coordinated litigation with external solicitors, and supported board and corporate secretarial activities.

Legal Advisory Contract Drafting Contract Interpretation Statutory Filings

Senior Officer, Bar Council

Bar Council

Mar 2015 - Sep 2024 (9 years 6 months)

Managed statutory committees and regulatory compliance for legal practitioners, handling 800+ debt recovery and disciplinary cases. Oversaw Compensation Fund assessment for 500+ claims, supervised and mentored 7 staff, and conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance Case Management Debt Recovery Disciplinary Compensation Fund Assessment Internal Audit Team Leadership Compliance Monitoring

Partner / Legal Assistant

Messrs Abdul Rahman Azubir & Co

Jul 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 8 months)

Handled civil, admiralty, and commercial litigation by drafting pleadings and submissions. Drafted and reviewed agreements, conducted legal due diligence for corporate transactions with risk assessments, and managed conveyancing documentation and statutory filings.

Due Diligence Risk Assessment Conveyancing Documentation Statutory Filings