Manager, Financial Investment Risk

HRD Corp; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Malaysia seeks a strategic professional for managing financial investment risks. The role involves identifying, assessing, and reporting on key risk exposures. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience in financial investment risk and a relevant degree. Strong analytical skills and integrity are vital for this position, which offers a comprehensive benefits package and a progressive workplace culture.

Benefits

Enhanced EPF contributions

Comprehensive medical coverage

Insurance protection

Employee subsidies

Accessible office location

Qualifications

• 10 – 12 years of experience in financial investment risk management.
• Proven track record in developing risk frameworks and portfolio risk monitoring.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment instruments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess investment-related risks to support portfolio oversight.
• Integrate risk considerations into investment decisions and asset allocation.
• Monitor emerging risk trends to enable timely risk identification.
• Lead the delivery of insightful investment risk reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance standards and enhance risk frameworks.

Skills

Financial investment risk management

Analytical skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Compliance with regulatory requirements

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree or professional certification (CFA, FRM, CPA)

Job description

Assessment

All applicants are invited to complete the assessment. Completing this assessment will allow you to distinguish yourself from other applicants and give all candidates an equal opportunity to shine.

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Why Join Us

At HRD Corp, we believe our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind Malaysia’s human capital development. Joining us means contributing to a national mission — strengthening the country’s workforce while building your own professional legacy.

We take pride in providing a supportive and progressive workplace that values excellence, integrity, and growth. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long‑term security:

Our Employee Benefits

• Enhanced EPF contribution — additional employer contribution beyond the statutory rate.
• Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Inclusive insurance protection for added peace of mind.
• Attractive employee subsidies to support daily and professional needs.
• Excellent accessibility, with our office conveniently connected to major public transport routes (MRT/LRT).

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to manage financial investment risks across portfolios by systematically identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting key risk exposures to preserve portfolio resilience, support sustainable returns, and enable informed management decision‑making.

Your Role and Impact

1. Investment Risk Identification & Assessment

• Identify and assess investment‑related market, interest rate, liquidity, and credit risks using structured risk assessment methodologies and analytical tools to establish a comprehensive risk profile that supports prudent portfolio oversight.
• Review and validate investment risk assumptions and methodologies through periodic assessments and benchmarking to ensure risk evaluations remain robust, consistent, and aligned with evolving market conditions.

2. Risk Integration in Investment Decisions

• Integrate investment risk considerations into asset allocation, portfolio construction, and capital deployment processes by applying risk‑adjusted measures and collaborating with investment stakeholders to optimise returns within the approved risk appetite.
• Advise management and investment teams on risk implications of strategic initiatives and investment proposals through structured risk analysis to support balanced, risk‑informed decision‑making.

3. Risk Monitoring & Analysis

• Develop and maintain investment risk indicators, scenario analysis, and stress‑testing frameworks through quantitative modelling and market analysis to evaluate portfolio resilience under normal and stressed market conditions.
• Monitor emerging risk trends and early warning indicators by analysing market movements and portfolio behaviour to enable timely identification and escalation of material risk exposures.

4. Reporting & Governance

• Lead the development and delivery of timely, insightful investment risk reports to management and governance committees by consolidating key risk metrics and trends to enable effective oversight and proactive risk mitigation.
• Drive governance discussions and decision‑making in investment risk forums and committees by providing data‑driven insights and recommendations that enhance oversight quality, accountability, and strategic risk management.

5. Compliance & Framework Development

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial governance standards, and regulatory requirements by conducting regular reviews and enhancing risk management frameworks to strengthen control effectiveness and organisational risk maturity.
• Enhance investment risk policies, procedures, and documentation by incorporating regulatory updates and industry best practices to promote consistency, transparency, and audit readiness.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related discipline; a Master’s degree or professional certification (CFA, FRM, CPA) is preferred.
• 10 – 12 years of experience in financial investment risk, enterprise risk management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise‑wide investment risk frameworks, stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk monitoring.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, portfolio risk management, and capital allocation.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.
• Willing to be based in the Damansara Heights area.

Note to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in joining HRD Corp. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding as we carefully review all applications.

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