Financial Risk Manager / Senior Manager

Adecco Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Financial Risk Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will oversee risk management frameworks across market, liquidity, and credit risks. With a strong grounding in Basel compliance and financial analytics, this role offers opportunities for strategic involvement and growth within the banking industry. The candidate should possess advanced analytical skills, relevant qualifications, and a proven track record in managing financial risks effectively. If you are looking to enhance your career in a vibrant and challenging environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in financial and/or credit risk management in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Basel frameworks and BNM guidelines.
• Proficient in risk modelling tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of market, liquidity, and interest rate risks.
• Support development of internal credit rating models and scorecards.
• Conduct scenario analysis and capital impact assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, or related discipline

Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM

Tools

QRM

Moody’s Risk Analyst

SAS

Python

SQL

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Risk

• Oversee the management of market risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk in the banking book.
• Support and enhance the bank’s Asset & Liability Management (ALM) risk frameworks and stress testing processes.
• Conduct scenario analysis and capital impact assessments, including those required by Basel III/IV and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regulations.
• Develop and maintain internal financial risk models and ensure accurate and timely risk reporting to senior management and regulators.

Credit Risk

• Monitor and assess counterparty, retail, and corporate credit exposures across the bank’s portfolios.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and risk-adjusted return of new and existing clients through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Support the development and validation of internal credit rating models and credit risk scorecards.
• Ensure adherence to group-wide credit risk appetite, policies, and limits, while identifying and escalating emerging credit risk concerns.
• Participate in credit committees and support strategic decision-making through risk analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in financial and/or credit risk management in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Basel frameworks, BNM guidelines, and credit risk rating systems.
• Proficient in risk modelling tools and platforms such as QRM, Moody’s Risk Analyst, SAS, Python, or SQL.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex risk issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.