Financial Risk Analyst

NW ENERGY Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Risk Analyst to join their Risk Management team. The ideal candidate will support trade lifecycle processes, monitor market and credit risks, and assist in preparing risk reports. This role is particularly suited for recent graduates or junior professionals eager to start a career in risk management, with a 2-week night shift cycle for global trading coverage. Strong analytical skills and a related degree are essential.

Benefits

Night shift allowances

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial instruments and basic concepts of risk.

Responsibilities

• Support trade lifecycle processes including trade validation and reconciliations.
• Monitor daily risk exposures across market, credit, and liquidity risks.
• Assist in preparation of risk reports and stress tests for management.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Good understanding of financial instruments

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team in Malaysia. This role is ideal for recent graduates or junior professionals who want to build a career in financial risk management. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring market, credit, and operational risks, supporting trade lifecycle processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The position follows a 2-week rotational night shift arrangement to provide round-the-clock coverage of global trading activities, offering valuable exposure to international markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Support trade lifecycle processes, including trade validation, reconciliations, and investigating risk or operational discrepancies.
• Monitor daily risk exposures across market, credit, and liquidity risks to ensure positions remain within approved limits.
• Assist in the preparation of risk reports, stress tests, and exposure analyses for senior management.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, compliance, and finance teams to resolve risk issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report on risk exposures, margin requirements, and collateral management.
• Ensure adherence to internal risk policies, operational procedures, and external regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening risk controls and operational efficiency.
• Provide coverage during rotational night shifts (2 weeks on/2 weeks off cycle) to support global trading activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial instruments and basic concepts of market, credit, and operational risk (derivatives knowledge is plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python, or other analytical tools is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to a rotational night shift schedule while maintaining strong performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-team collaboration.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply; prior internship or work experience in financial services is a plus.

Shift Structure: (Subjected to changes)

Day Shift: 1000hrs - 1900hrs.

Night Shift: 1800hrs to 0300hrs. Night shift allowances will be provided.