Experienced Associate - Financial Risk Management

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking an Experienced Associate in Financial Risk Management to join the Assurance line of service. You will work with the Financial Risk Management team to address credit, market, operational and liquidity risks, as well as Basel II/III related services and ICAAP for financial institutions and corporations.

The role emphasizes developing policies, processes, and tools, collaborating with PwC teams, and upholding ethics as you progress in a global network of firms.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others.
• Proficient in Excel and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management for financial institutions, including Basel II/III services and ICAAP.
• Develop policies, processes and tools to support the assurance practice and collaborate with engagement teams.
• Uphold PwC ethics and contribute to client relationships and business development.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Advanced written and verbal comms

Strong drive to excel professionally

Excel and VBA

Education

Strong educational background in Accounting & Finance, Economics

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Experienced Associate - Financial Risk Management

Line of Service Assurance

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Business Recovery Services

Management Level Associate

Job Description & Summary As part of the Financial Risk Management Team, you will help financial institutions to deal with the array of risks, which they encounter, such as credit, market, operational, liquidity risk and management of its economic capital (ICAAP). Besides that, we also provide Basel II & III related services, and offer finance and treasury management services not only to financial institutions but also to commercial corporations with substantial activities in that area.
Our team works closely with engagement teams, PwC leadership, PwC counsel, and other groups within PwC to identify and manage practice matters. You’ll play an integral role in developing policy, processes, and tools to support the assurance practice and will interact daily with engagement teams to help staff navigate the challenging and highly judgmental aspect of the audit practice.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Build valuable relationships with external clients and internal peers
• Stay abreast of innovative client insights and support the leadership team to perform business development

Skills and attributes:

• Strong educational background in a related field e.g. Accounting &Finance, Economics etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful with experience working in a team-oriented environment under fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in Excel and VBA.

Relevant experience in any of the following areas:

• - Capital Management (Basel II / III, ICAAP) o Stress Testing o Model Development & Validation – (Basel II / III, ICAAP, Stress Testing)
• - Risk Management implementation & review (governance, framework, policies, measurement etc.)
• - Professional certifications (or currently undergoing) in FRM and CFA will be added advantage
• - Familiarity with Python and R programming language will be added advantage

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training, External Audit, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date