Global Markets Risk Specialist (1-Year Contract)

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad is seeking a highly analytical Risk Specialist for a 1-year contract within our Global Markets Risk team to drive the Murex Upgrade Project. The role focuses on the seamless configuration, validation, and optimization of Market Risk setups within the Murex risk modules.

You will coordinate with IT, vendors, and business users to ensure data integrity, plan SIT/UAT, and support the migration Go-Live while mentoring the team through the transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of Market Risk Management or Business Analysis experience.
• Experience in large-scale system implementations or upgrades (Murex upgrades preferred).

Responsibilities

• Configure, validate, and optimize Murex risk modules in the MLC.
• Plan, execute SIT/UAT tests and investigate data variances.
• Drive process improvements and automation within the Murex/MLC ecosystem.
• Coordinate migration Run Book and Go-Live activities.
• Mentor and upskill team members post-Go-Live.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Financial Engineering / Quantitative Finance / Finance / Mathematics

Tools

Murex

MLC (Murex Limit Controller)

SQL

JIRA

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Risk Specialist for a 1-year contract (with potential for extension based on project milestones) within our Global Markets Risk team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the Murex Upgrade Project across all lifecycle stages, focusing on the seamless configuration, validation, and optimization of Market Risk setups within the Murex risk modules.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Configuration & System Validation: Prepare, configure, and validate all necessary static data and risk limit setups within Murex Limit Controller (MLC) , ensuring precise alignment with design documentation , verifying the integration of historical system fixes , and validating Market Risk reports to guarantee data integrity.
• Test Planning & Execution: Define, prepare, and execute a robust suite of end-to-end test cases (SIT, UAT, Dress Rehearsal) to thoroughly validate Market Risk configurations , while investigating data variances and collaborating with vendors and IT teams to resolve system defects.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Analyze current Market Risk workflows to propose optimized, cost-effective alternative solutions and automate process workflows within the Murex/MLC ecosystem to drive operational efficiency.
• Project Coordination, Migration & Governance: Track and report weekly project progress across the Market Risk user group , manage key stakeholder and vendor dependencies , execute the migration "Run Book" during Go-Live , and maintain meticulous documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge Transfer & Mentorship: Mentor and upskill permanent Market Risk team members to ensure a seamless operational transition post-Go-Live.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in Market Risk Management or as a Business Analyst within a Global Markets environment.
• Proven track record of participating in large-scale system implementations or upgrades (ideally Murex upgrade cycles).
• Strong hands-on experience with the Murex platform, specifically with Murex Limit Controller (MLC) , alongside a deep understanding of Market Risk concepts including VaR, Expected Shortfall, Greeks, Stress Testing, and Risk Limit frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis, writing test cases, system validation, and utilizing defect tracking tools like JIRA , with familiarity in workflow automation, SQL, or scripting tools being highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex data and variance issues under tight project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between business users, internal IT, and external system integrators , combined with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.