Manager | Risk Management Advisory (Private Market)

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Risk Management Advisor. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 10 years of experience in finance and risk management. This permanent role involves monitoring risk limits, conducting risk assessments, and advising on risks associated with investments. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview within two months of application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics or any related background.
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in finance, investment and risk management.
• Any risk management related certification will be an added advantage.
• Malaysian citizen.
• Pass in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual reviews of risk limits and management action plans for various investments.
• Conduct independent risk assessments for investment proposals.
• Provide facilitation/advisory on identifying and reviewing risks.
• Execution of risk-based reviews for investment departments.
• Facilitate Business Continuity Management Plan.
• Provide risk inputs and conduct assessments for proposed initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for monitoring, developing, and integrating domestic and global equity and fixed income class risk limits.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct annual reviews of risk limits and management action plans for investments in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and strategic asset class.
• Conduct independent risk assessments for investment proposals related to private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and strategic portfolios.
• Facilitation/ Advisory on identifying/ reviewing risks (Risk Review/ Validation/ Assessment/ Target Setting) and the effectiveness of controls for the purpose of mitigating the risks of the relevant investment departments.
• Execution of risk-based review as a reviewer for the relevant investment Departments’ Operating Manual (Manual Operasi) and Work Instructions (Arahan Kerja).
• Facilitate and advise the Business Continuity Management Plan in the relevant investment departments.
• Provide risk inputs and conduct risk assessments for the investment departments’ proposed initiatives/ projects and in the project development/ technical/ evaluation/ PWC/ PSC team/ work committee.
• Perform other duties as required by Management from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics or any related background which is recognized by the Malaysian Government from any local or abroad higher learning institution.
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in finance, investment and risk management.
• Any risk management related certification such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.
• Malaysian citizen.
• Obtain a pass in Bahasa Melayu, including an oral test in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.

JOB STATUS

Permanent

PLACEMENT

Private Market Unit, Risk Management Advisory II Section, Risk Management Department

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of advertisement.