Director, Investment Banking Risk & Strategy

AFFIN Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced risk leader to oversee risk across Investment Banking, Securities and Strategic Investments. You will ensure adherence to risk appetite, governance standards, and regulatory requirements while delivering strategic insights to support decision-making.

In this role you will strengthen risk culture, assess new business strategies, collaborate with senior management and boards, and drive robust risk frameworks and stress-testing practices across the

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Strong analytical ability with risk evaluation, reporting and market insights.
• Deep understanding of BNM and Securities Commission Malaysia regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience interacting with senior management and governance committees.
• Bachelor0degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Professional CFA, FRM, PRM, or ACCA certifications are highly advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in risk management systems, financial analytics and data tools.
• Experience in developing risk frameworks, models and stress-testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 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 eliminate 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.
• Deliver accurate and timely risk reports to senior management, Board, and regulators.
• Develop and enhance risk frameworks, methodologies and control processes.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of risk management practices across business units.
• 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.
• Lead and support stress-testing exercises and scenario analysis.
• Assess potential impacts under adverse market conditions and recommend mitigations.

Skills

Risk management

Financial analysis

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor0degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics

Tools

Risk management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

AFFIN Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced risk leader to oversee risk across Investment Banking, Securities and Strategic Investments. You will ensure adherence to risk appetite, governance standards, and regulatory requirements while delivering strategic insights to support decision-making.

In this role you will strengthen risk culture, assess new business strategies, collaborate with senior management and boards, and drive robust risk frameworks and stress-testing practices across the