Head - Risk Management Unit

Public Investment Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Risk Management professional to develop and enhance risk policies for securities trading. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in risk management, preferably in investment banking. Strong analytical skills and a degree in a related field are required. The position offers an attractive remuneration package with various benefits including competitive pay and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Low-interest loans

Attractive leave schemes

Performance-based rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in risk management in the capital market industry.
• More than 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of investment banking risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk management policies and frameworks.
• Analyze marketplace developments to identify emerging risks.
• Prepare and review risk reports for Risk Committees.

Skills

Risk identification

Risk assessment

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related qualification

MBA preferred

Job description

Develop and enhance risk management policies and framework for securities trading and investment banking activities to ensure processes and procedures are in place for risk identification, assessment, control, monitoring, and reporting.

Develop and enhance risk management tools and techniques to identify, mitigate, and monitor key risks for the investment bank.

Develop action plans for key risks and controls identified and assessed.

Analyze developments in the marketplace to identify emerging risks.

Prepare and review risk reports for presentation to Risk Committees.

Instill a risk awareness culture and provide support to business and support units to enhance risk management processes.

Requirements

A recognized degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, or a related professional qualification. An MBA is preferred.

A risk professional with a minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management in the capital market industry and more than 3 years in a supervisory level.

Sound understanding of risks and controls, including exposure to investment banking activities such as stockbroking, corporate finance, and advisory, treasury, and commercial lending.

Analytical mindset and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks and perform risk and root cause analysis.

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with good leadership traits.

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package with a wide range of benefits to enhance employees' quality of life and welfare, including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Low-interest staff housing loans, vehicle loans, and special loans
• Attractive annual leave scheme, extended maternity leave, sabbatical leave, and examination leave
• Performance-based reward system
• Opportunities for career advancement based on merit

Note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.