Critical Risks Lead, APAC

JLL; Pasir Gudang; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking a Critical Controls Lead in Malaysia to establish and lead the Critical Controls Management Program across APAC. This role requires a strategic HSSE professional with at least 8 years of experience in high-risk industries. The successful candidate will design and implement a multi-year framework and collaborate with HSSE leads and operational teams. This position promises the opportunity to build impactful initiatives while engaging with diverse teams across the dynamic APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years HSE experience with program leadership in high-risk industries.
• Proven track record designing and implementing critical control frameworks across multiple countries.
• Deep expertise in high-risk activity management and control verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Critical Controls Management framework across APAC.
• Lead a multi-phase rollout including pilot programs and regional deployment.
• Partner with country HSSE leads to integrate CCM into existing systems.
• Establish critical control effectiveness measurement processes.
• Coordinate with global HSSE teams to ensure consistency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Critical Controls Lead – APAC

Health, Safety, Security & Environment | JLL

Location: Malaysia (Hybrid)

Reports to: Regional Quality, Compliance & HSSE Lead, APAC

About The Role

We're seeking a strategic HSSE professional to establish and lead our Critical Controls Management (CCM) Program across APAC Real Estate & Management Services. This is a unique opportunity to build a multi-year program that will standardize how we identify, verify, and manage critical controls for high-risk activities across the region.

What You'll Do

• Program Leadership: Design and implement the Critical Controls Management framework across APAC, aligning global standards with regional operational realities
• Strategic Implementation: Lead a multi-phase rollout including pilot programs, regional deployment, and long-term sustainment
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with country HSSE leads, operational teams, and account managers to integrate CCM into existing systems
• Performance Management: Establish critical control effectiveness measurement processes and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility
• Cross-functional Alignment: Coordinate with global HSSE teams and other business lines to ensure consistency and leverage shared learnings
• Capacity Building: Support country teams in identifying critical risks and controls, providing guidance materials and training programs

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years HSE experience with program leadership in high-risk industries
• Proven track record designing and implementing critical control frameworks across multiple countries
• Deep expertise in high-risk activity management and control verification
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management across complex organizations
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders across geographies

Why Join Us

Join JLL's mission to shape the future of real estate for a better world. This role offers the opportunity to build something impactful from the ground up while working with diverse teams across the dynamic APAC region.