Manager, Risk Management

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 108,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Malaysia is seeking a Manager in Risk Management to oversee control testing and manage a team of analysts. This role requires at least 7 years of experience in risk management or compliance, strong leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Permanent role

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit or consultancy.
• Prior experience at BIG 4 in audit or risk.
• Experience in Operational Risk Management, Compliance or Audit.
• Experience in control testing and capital planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Analysts in control testing.
• Manage and execute risk evaluation activities.
• Create and manage control evaluation coverage plans.
• Prepare reports and memos for stakeholders.
• Act as primary escalation point for control testers.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Strong management skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Strong command of English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science or Business-related fields

Job description

The Manager, Risk Management will be responsible for overseeing and conducting control testing procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency within the financial services sector. This role requires expertise in banking and financial services to maintain and enhance risk management frameworks.

Client Details

The employer is a large organization within the financial services industry, committed to providing robust and efficient solutions. They are known for their structured approach to operational excellence and their focus on maintaining high standards of compliance and control.

Description

• Lead/coach a team of Senior Analysts/Analysts in managing and completing the testing of controls for the assigned Testing Program.
• Demonstrate strong management skills to effectively lead and engage a team of Senior Analysts/Analysts to execute risk and control evaluation activities (e.g. review and challenge, controls testing).
• Demonstrate advanced level of risk management knowledge to facilitate and support Platforms in assessment and controls within Platforms.
• Create and manage control evaluation coverage plans and metrics, and other controls as may be assigned by immediate manager. This include performing, reviewing, and signing-off on control evaluation work papers and results.
• Facilitate and advise on the Control Testing status for the assigned program.
• Maintain tools and archive systems.
• Exhibit high attention to details in identifying, aggregating, communicating issues and control gaps to Associate Director, Risk Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Act as primary escalation point for control testers.
• Prepare refined and polished reports and memo, including issues and proposed action plans to Platforms and Risk Senior Management using strong writing skills.
• Display interpersonal and negotiation qualities to be able to conduct meetings to socialize and negotiate issues and findings identified in testing.
• Validate and close control gaps and self-identified issues of Platforms.

Profile

A successful Manager, Enterprise Control Testing should have:

• 7 years of experience in areas of risk management, compliance, audit or consultancy.
• Prior or current experience from BIG 4 within audit or risk.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science or other Business-related fields.
• Experience in Operational Risk Management, Compliance or Audit/consultancy.
• Experience in control testing and capital planning (1LOD or 2LOD) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of risk and control identification and assessment.
• Strong management skills.
• Strong command of English language.
• Strong knowledge of control design and effectiveness testing lifecycle.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from MYR 108000 to MYR 156000.
• Permanent role within a reputable financial services organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging and supportive work environment.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Manager, Risk Management in the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply today.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Laxmin Ganapathy on [phone].
Agensi Pekerjaan Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd | Registration No.914741-W.