Analyst, Business Risk Management and Surveillance

RBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking an experienced professional in Kuala Lumpur to provide advisory services on business risks and compliance. The role involves conducting monitoring activities and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, with a focus on Wealth Management. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Cantonese. This position offers a dynamic work culture, focusing on growth and mutual success, within a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program

Collaborative dynamic culture

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a financial institution, preferably in Wealth Management.
• Some knowledge in Private Banking products and regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken Cantonese is essential.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on front office key controls and surveillance.
• Perform reviews and assessment on the effectiveness of controls.
• Escalate non-compliance findings to stakeholders.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans.
• Support business in internal and regulatory audits.

Skills

Audits Compliance

Critical Thinking

Data Gathering Analysis

Decision Making

Financial Regulation

Industry Knowledge

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Product Services

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Microsoft applications (Excel, Macro, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work.

Our client has a processing centre of operational excellence supporting 10 countries across three geographical time zones employing a Global Operating Model to maximise efficiencies across time zones and supports a 24/5 operational capability. The objectives for Malaysia are to enhance the scalability of their global operations, improve service quality via their ‘centres of excellence’ and to implement/leverage standardised processes globally.

This role supports the business risk and monitoring framework by providing advisory to front office. This role also conducts monitoring and surveillance activities to ensure business unit is in compliance with programs to prevent or identify illegal, unethical, or improper business practices.

What will you do?

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on front office key controls, suitability and surveillance and other control reviews
• Perform reviews and assessment on the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls
• Escalate non-compliance findings to stakeholders and follow up on remediation to ensure proper closure, before issuing management reports
• Conducting monitoring and surveillance activities relevant to business unit.
• Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developing corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and providing general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Assess feasibility and implementation implications for new controls, processes and products
• Maintain updated business risk management procedures and processes, as well as promoting risk culture by providing advisory and training to Front Office on key controls
• Support business in both internal and regulatory audits and other initiatives

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2-4 years of experience in a financial institution preferably Wealth Management, risk management or internal audit
• Some knowledge in Private Banking products and regulatory requirements
• Prior experience in automating process / performing surveillance on investment suitability / fraud related areas or in compliance / audit function an advantage
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications (Excel, Macro, Word, Outlook, etc.) and programming
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken Cantonese is essential.
• Demonstrated attention to detail coupled with strong analytical skills and sensible in problem solving

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge in MAS/SFC/HKMA regulatory requirements.
• Strong excel, macro and report presentation skills
• Experience in managing multiple competing deadlines and manual processes in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

Our client thrive on the challenge to be their best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. Our client care about each other, reaching their potential, making a difference to their communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world‑class training program in financial services
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address: PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City: Putrajaya

Country: Malaysia

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-23

Application Deadline: 2025-12-24

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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