IT Risks Manager

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset servicing company in Putrajaya is seeking an IT Risks Manager to oversee risk mapping and incident management. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and 6-10 years of experience in relevant fields. The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management and excellent communication abilities. The company offers a comprehensive rewards program, growth opportunities, and a dynamic culture focused on professional development.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program

Collaborative dynamic culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant risk and asset servicing experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 years experience in the financial/Information Technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct description of IT incidents detected.
• Lead coordination unit between IT and operational staff.
• Support establishment of risk map.

Skills

Comprehensive business knowledge

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

General IT knowledge

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree in Information Technology

Job description

IT Risks Manager, Risks & Controls (Permanent) M/F

Complementary business types: Risk Management / Control

Contract type: Permanent Contract

Job summary: CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

Region: Malaysia

Working hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Responsibilities

Operational Incident Management

• You will ensure the correct description of IT incidents detected by operational staff or IT teams.
• You lead the coordination unit, if necessary, between IT and operational staff in liaison with management.
• You confirm that the causes of incidents are correctly identified and that the action plans to remedy them are monitored, challenged, and followed.

Level 2.1 Controls

• You participate with the information systems and IT security departments in the review of their control plan to check that they are up-to-date and consistent with the evolution of their activities.
• You carry out level 2.1 controls.
• You write control reports and issue recommendations when the results are not satisfactory.
• You present the consolidated results including the results of level 1 controls in the dedicated committees.

Risk Mapping

• You support the IT and security teams in the establishment of the risk map.
• You challenge the mapping of IT and security risks.

Other work

• You follow up on the errors recorded in order to check the consistency of the amounts recorded with those declared in the incident records.
• You will draw up reports on risk indicators that list information relating to reported incidents as well as action plans.

Candidate Criteria

Minimal education level: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality:

• Relevant university degree in Information Technology.

Level of minimal experience: 6-10 years

Experience:

• Relevant risk and asset servicing experience preferred but not essential.
• Preferably minimum 6 years experience in the financial/Information Technology industry.

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive business knowledge – structure, processes, procedures and technology. Preferably in Asset Servicing business.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate results and recommendations to senior management in a concise manner.
• Able to navigate large organizations and build collaborative relationships; Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize.
• Critical thinking.
• General IT knowledge.
• Multi-stakeholder coordination.

Languages

English (Native speaker)

Location

Asia, Malaysia – Putrajaya

Benefits

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.