Director, Investment Banking Risk Management

Affin Hwang Investment Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Affin Hwang Investment Bank is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee risk management across Investment Banking, Securities, and Strategic Investments. This role ensures adherence to risk appetite and regulatory standards while providing strategic risk insights for decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have minimum 10 years of experience in risk management and a solid understanding of BNM and Securities Commission regulations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and professional certifications are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, market risk, credit risk or treasury risk management.
• Strong analytical capability with expertise in risk evaluation, reporting and financial markets.
• Deep understanding of BNM and Securities Commission Malaysia regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily risk exposures across trading, underwriting, investment, and treasury activities.
• Deliver accurate and timely risk reports to senior management and regulators.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of risk management practices across business units.

Skills

Analytical capability

Risk evaluation

Financial markets expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or Statistics

Professional certifications (CFA, FRM, PRM, ACCA)

Tools

Risk management systems

Financial analytics tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of risk within the Investment Banking, Securities, and Strategic Investments businesses. The incumbent will ensure adherence to the Bank’s risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and governance standards, while providing strategic risk insights to support informed decision‑making. This position plays a key role in strengthening risk culture, balancing risk and return, and safeguarding the organisation.

Job Accountabilities

• Risk Monitoring & Compliance
  • Oversee daily risk exposures across trading, underwriting, investment, and treasury activities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal risk policies, limits and regulatory requirements (BNM & Securities Commission).
  • Review and escape risk breaches, exceptions, and irregularities in a timely manner.
  • Identify emerging risks and strengthen proactive risk detection processes.
  • Assess risks associated with new business strategies and ensure alignment with risk appetite.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Deliver accurate and timely risk reports to senior management, Board and regulators.
  • Analyse exposure trends, limit utilisation and market developments.
  • Present risk insights and recommendations to relevant governance forums.
• Governance, Frameworks & Methodology
  • Ensure robust risk governance standards and oversight across the organisation.
  • Develop and enhance risk frameworks, methodologies and control processes.
  • Drive the implementation and adoption of risk management practices across business units.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
  • Engage effectively with senior management and Board members on risk matters.
  • Collaborate with front office, operations, finance, legal and compliance teams.
  • Provide advisory on risk implications for new products, transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis
  • Lead and support stress‑testing exercises and scenario analysis.
  • Assess potential impacts under adverse market conditions.
  • Recommend mitigation strategies and contingency plans based on findings.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, market risk, credit risk or treasury risk management.
• Strong analytical capability with expertise in risk evaluation, reporting and financial markets.
• Deep understanding of BNM and Securities Commission Malaysia regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience interacting with senior management and governance committees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex risk processes and influence stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, PRM or ACCA are highly advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in risk management systems, financial analytics and data tools.
• Experience in developing risk frameworks, models and stress‑testing methodologies.