AVP, Risk Operations Analyst – Global Impact

Aisling Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Analyst in Risk Operations to partner with Operations Managers for metric analysis and governance reporting. The role demands 5-6 years of cross-functional experience in operations, with a preference for Securities Services Operations knowledge. Responsibilities include assessing key risks, aiding in policy adherence, and conducting detailed reviews. This position is essential to ensuring effective risk management within operations and enhancing compliance with internal standards.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years cross-functional experience in operations, preferably in Securities Services Operations.
• Experience in managing projects involving multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Strong skills in business presentations to management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations Managers in collation and analysis of metrics.
• Ensure that issues are escalated for governance reporting.
• Assess and report Key Operating Risks (KORs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Assist in detailed reviews of operations processes and related risks.
• Raise awareness of internal policies and track adherence.

Skills

Cross-functional experience

Business presentations

Knowledge of Securities Services Operations

Project management

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the job Senior Analyst Risk Operations - AVP

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with Operations Managers in collation and analysis of metrics and presentation of same to key stakeholders including senior operations management (locally and regional) and risk and control teams (locally, regionally and globally)
• Ensure issues are appropriately escalated and highlighted for inclusion in governance reporting such as Monthly Operating Reviews and Business Risk and Control Committees
• Assess and report Key Operating Risks (KORs) , Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and associated scorecards / metrics
• Assisting lead Controls managers in performing detailed reviews of operations processes in Global Fund Services and Custody Operations and related risks and controls including event reviews, thematic analysis and deep dive causal analysis
• Partner with Information Security Officers in raising awareness of internal policies and standards and tracking adherence to same
• Perform reviews of change proposals and implementations including relocation / new business
• Assist operations managers in drafting, and subsequently oversee progress in remediating ICG Operations Issues and their associated Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
• Coordinate, challenge and validate the Operations Manager Control Assessment (MCA) results
• Perform a gatekeeper function at the boundary of the 1st Line of Defense, i.e. minimize the need for Operations line engagement with the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense

Knowledge/Experience:

• 5-6 years cross-function experience in operations, preferable knowledge of Securities Services Operations
• Business presentations to management, preferred
• Appreciation of policies in general
• Experience of managing projects involving multiple stakeholders across geographies