Director, Risk and Permanent Controls M/F

Crédit Agricole Group; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole Group is seeking a Director - Risks & Permanent Controls in Malaysia. This role involves providing independent oversight of operational risks and ensuring implementation of risk frameworks. You will oversee compliance monitoring and work closely with business stakeholders to promote sound operational practices.

As a key leader within CACEIS Malaysia, you will collaborate on risk governance and ensure alignment with central risk functions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in operational risk management and compliance within the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and resilience management.
• Experience in overseeing compliance and supporting functions in financial institutions.
• Ability to collaborate with local risk committees and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational risk and resilience management framework in Malaysia.
• Monitor compliance with current regulations and client portfolio obligations.
• Participate in initiatives to identify future risk scenarios.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Compliance Monitoring

Team Leadership

Project Participation

Education

Relevant degree in Finance, Risk Management or related field

Job description

What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

The Director - Risks & Permanent Controls in Malaysia is accountable for providing independent and objective oversight of Operational Risks from the businesses in Malaysia. Partnering with the business, the role ensures the implementation of the Operational Risk Framework and fosters sound operational risk management practices in the region. As the Director, the individual will ensure that the Operational Risk Profiles for CACEIS Malaysia are accurate and fairly presented, ensuring the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies and appropriate resilience measures.

You will also oversee the Client Portfolio Compliance team which falls with this same segment of Support Function Business Line. Client Portfolio Compliance business line in charge of CACEIS obligations in respect of its custodian function, including monitoring the compliance of client portfolios with current regulations, monitoring client cash flows and supervising the smooth functioning of the Management Company Client and its delegates.

What will you do?

Risk & Permanent Control:

• Apply, maintain and develop the Operational Risk and Resilience Management Framework in collaboration with the CACEIS central Risk function.
• Provide oversight to CACEIS Malaysia and ensure alignment with the Operational Risk & Resilience Management Framework.
• Lead or Participate into Malaysian Entity risk governance bodies (local risk committee, local business committees – as appropriate).
• Review of material and sensitive internal operational risk events and associated action plans. This includes deep dive report production for material incidents, monitoring through 2.1 and business on action plan closures and checking provisional reversal status.
• Actively participate in business initiatives and projects to help identify future and emerging risks.
• Coordinate the completion of Operational Risk scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with current and emerging risk regulations from the serviced locations.