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HFG Insurance Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 300 000 - 540 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

HFG Insurance Recruitment seeks an experienced Director, Corporate Secretarial, Risk Management & Governance to lead governance, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance across a Value Creation Centre (VCC).

This strategic role advises senior executives and the Board, ensuring robust governance and resilient operations across multiple entities. The successful candidate will strengthen governance frameworks and drive continuous improvement.

Qualificações

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance or financial services governance.
• Proven experience supporting Boards, Board committees and senior executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, enterprise risk management and internal controls.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or a large shared services / GCC / Value Creation Centre (VCC) environment is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead corporate secretarial activities and Board governance processes across relevant legal entities.
• Oversee Board and committee meetings, including annual calendars, agendas, board papers, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Develop and maintain the VCC governance framework, policies, TOR and DOA structures; establish governance standards and accountability.
• Lead the enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting; maintain risk registers and coordinate RCSA.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking an experienced Director, Corporate Secretarial, Risk Management & Governance to lead corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and business resilience across a Value Creation Centre (VCC).

This is a strategic leadership position that will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and Board members, ensuring robust governance structures, effective risk oversight and compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance frameworks, supporting business expansion and ensuring operational resilience across multiple functions and legal entities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Board Governance

• Lead corporate secretarial activities and Board governance processes across relevant legal entities.
• Oversee Board and committee meetings, including annual calendars, agendas, board papers, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, corporate governance standards and legal entity requirements.
• Maintain governance documentation, delegated authorities and decision-making frameworks.

Governance Framework & Policy Management

• Develop and maintain the VCC governance framework, policies, Terms of Reference (TOR) and Delegation of Authority (DOA) structures.
• Establish clear governance standards, accountability and decision-making processes across business functions.
• Conduct periodic governance reviews and maturity assessments to support the organisation's growth.
• Lead the enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain enterprise risk registers and coordinate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Monitor operational, regulatory, technology, third-party and strategic risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented.
• Oversee regulatory compliance monitoring, assessments, reporting and remediation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Business Continuity, Audit & Controls

• Lead the business continuity management framework and coordinate resilience testing and crisis management exercises.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitor control effectiveness and track remediation of audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvements in governance, risk management and internal control practices.

Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Management

• Advise the Chief of VCC, Executive Committee and Boards on governance, risk and compliance matters.
• Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) forums and facilitate cross-functional alignment and issue escalation.
• Assess governance and risk implications of new business initiatives, shared services transitions, market expansion and new operating models.
• Prepare governance and risk reports, dashboards and recommendations for senior leadership and Board consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance or financial services governance.
• Proven experience supporting Boards, Board committees and senior executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, enterprise risk management and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, policies, risk management structures and compliance reporting mechanisms.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or a large shared services / Global Capability Centre (GCC) / Value Creation Centre (VCC) environment is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and strategic advisory capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Secretary qualification (CGI/ICSA) or equivalent corporate governance credentials.
• Professional certifications in risk management or corporate governance.
• Legal background or postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or Master's degree.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide governance and risk practices, work closely with senior leadership and Board stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic development and operational resilience of a growing organisation.