Assistant Manager

Bank Islam; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated individual for market risk management. The candidate will support the team in enhancing risk control tools, prepare market risk reports, and ensure compliance with internal policies. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office applications. The ideal candidate should be proactive, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and enhancing market risk policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and analyze market risk reports for internal committees.
• Monitor MATs/limits and ensure timely escalation of exceptions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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• Assist the Team Lead and Head of MRMD in performing all functions guided by all Market Risk Management policies and guidelines for the Group (Bank and subsidiaries).
• Assist in the development and enhancement of risk control tools and methodologies related to market risk management, aligning risk appetite and strategy through better evaluation of risk/reward profiles for the Group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and enhancing policies and guidelines related to market risk management.
• Assist in reviewing and enhancing risk control tools and methodologies, aligning risk appetite and strategy through better evaluation of risk/reward profiles.
• Prepare and analyze all market risk reports within the stipulated time frame and ensure they are error-free.
• Prepare and analyze reports for ALCO, MRCC, and BRC within the stipulated time frame and ensure they are error-free.
• Ensure accurate understanding of data and reports prepared by the team for relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor MATs/limits and ensure escalation of exceptions within the stipulated time frame.
• Assist in assessing new products in line with the Bank’s new product guidelines.
• Assist in reviewing and developing new guidelines, policies, and methodologies within the Bank and subsidiaries such as BIMB Invest and BIMB Securities.
• Review regulatory reporting requirements as required by Finance Division and other divisions within the stipulated time frame and ensure they are error-free.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from BNM, PIDM, internal/external audits, and other divisions within Bank Islam.
• Perform continuous improvement on the analysis and risk reporting of market risk, liquidity risk, and asset-liability management.
• Assist in the implementation of relevant projects for the market risk system, e.g., Quantum and KRM System.
• Conduct industry, competitors, and market analysis to gauge the Bank’s standing and performance relative to benchmarks.
• Ensure Department’s overall audit performance and compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
• Serve as backup for all critical reports and processes in MRMD.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and Head, MRMD, as per business requirements.

Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications Required

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant work-related applications/programs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a self-starter.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful and adaptable to changing environments.