Head, Equity Investment Risk Management

SME Bank Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

SME Bank Malaysia seeks a seasoned executive to lead Equity Investment Risk Management within Group Risk, shaping risk strategy and governance to safeguard capital while supporting development finance goals.

You will steward independent risk assessments, set policies, monitor portfolios, and present findings to senior management and boards, while mentoring a high-performing team and embedding a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; advanced degree/certifications desirable.
• Strong understanding of private equity investments, risk assessment and governance.
• Experience with investment risk policies, thresholds and escalation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Equity Investment Risk Management function with strategy and governance.
• Provide independent risk assessment on investment proposals before IC/Board review.
• Develop and maintain investment risk policies, limits, concentration thresholds and escalation frameworks.
• Review investment structures, valuation methodologies, portfolio performance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor portfolios with early warning indicators and risk analytics.
• Present risk assessments and dashboards to senior management and Board committees.
• Lead regulatory, audit, and governance engagements relating to investment risk.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across units to strengthen risk governance.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing investment risk team.

Skills

Investment risk assessment

Valuation methodologies

Portfolio monitoring

ESG principles

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Development Studies

Master’s degree and/or CFA/FRM/ESG credentials

Job description

Join us in shaping the future of impact investing in leading the Group Risk Strategic & Analytic function as Head, Equity Investment Risk Management and play a key role in safeguarding the Bank's capital while enabling impactful investments that contribute to Malaysia's economic development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead BPMB's Equity Investment Risk Management function, including strategy, governance, risk appetite, and portfolio oversight.
• Provides independent risk assessment and challenge on investment proposals prior to consideration by the Investment Committee and Board.
• Develops and maintains investment risk policies, limits, concentration thresholds, and escalation frameworks.
• Reviews investment structures, valuation methodologies, portfolio performance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitors investment portfolios and establish early warning indicators, watchlist criteria, stress testing scenarios, and portfolio risk analytics.
• Presents investment risk assessments, portfolio risk reports, and risk dashboards to senior management, Investment Committees, and Board-level committees.
• Leads regulatory, audit, and governance engagements relating to investment risk matters.
• Collaborates closely with Investment, Legal, Finance, ESG, Monitoring & Evaluation, Market Risk, Credit Risk, and other stakeholders to strengthen risk governance across the investment lifecycle.
• Develops and mentor a high-performing investment risk team while fostering a strong risk culture across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Development Studies
• A Master's degree and/or certifications such as CFA, FRM, or ESG-related credentials are highly desirable
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the financial services or development finance sector, with a minimum of 5 years in Private Equity or Investment Risk, ideally with exposure to SME investments
• Strong understanding of private equity investments, investment risk assessment, valuation methodologies, portfolio monitoring, and risk governance.
• Knowledge of ESG principles, impact investing, development finance, and blended finance structures.
• Familiarity with investment committee processes, board‑level governance, and risk management frameworks within financial institutions or development finance organisations.
• Proven ability to provide independent investment risk assessments and present risk opinions to senior management, investment committees, and board‑level stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across investment, legal, finance, ESG, and risk functions.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, sound judgement, and high professional integrity in balancing risk, return, and development impact objectives.