Manager - RISQ (Business Partner cum Chief of Staff)

PwC - Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk & Quality Business Partner to enhance compliance and risk management across Advisory services in Malaysia and Vietnam. This pivotal role involves overseeing quality management systems, collaborating with senior leadership, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of risk management frameworks, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and quality in service delivery, where your expertise will significantly impact the organization's success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in risk management or compliance within professional services.
• Experience in managing teams and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality management systems and risk processes for Advisory.
• Act as Chief of Staff to the Chief Risk Officer, executing strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Compliance Oversight

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or Law

Professional Certification (ICAEW / ACCA, CPA/CA)

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.

The role as R isk & Quality (R& Q) Business Partner for Advisory (Deals & Consulting) is critical to ensuring adherence to PwC Network standards and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of risk awareness, and maintaining the highest levels of professional ethics and quality in the delivery of Advisory (Deals & Consulting) services in PwC Malaysia and Vietnam. The candidate will collaborate closely with engagement teams, partners, and senior leadership to ensure risk, quality, and independence compliance in acceptance and delivery of clients and engagements.

The individual will also serve as Chief of Staff to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), supporting the coordination and execution of key strategic priorities and initiatives for PwC Malaysia and Vietnam .

Key Responsibilities

R &Q Business Partner for Deals & Consulting

• Oversight of PwC Malaysia and Vietnam Advisory (Deals & Consulting) Quality Management Systems and Risk Processes, ensuring that the programmes and requirements designed to manage risks and promote quality services and quality service delivery are implemented effectively.

• Prepare an annual Risk and Quality plan by analysing risks facing the Advisory practice and prepare an annual plan to address those risks and execute against it.

• Implement and comply with relevant Network Risk Management Policies and supplement them with policies, guidance and procedures, as necessary, to take account of any local legal or regulatory requirements and professional standards and/or respond to any local practices and risks.

• Ensure that policies and processes are in place to enable Deals & Consulting teams to provide quality services in a manner that meets relevant stakeholder expectations and complies with applicable professional standards, regulations, legal requirements, and Network Standards and Policies.

• Implement a regular training curriculum and other appropriate communications for Deals & Consulting partners and staff, relevant to their respective roles. Lead training sessions for Deals and Consulting partners and staff ensuring a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness.

• Ensure that business and engagement quality review programmes are conducted, as required by the PwC Network, to monitor the effectiveness of its quality management systems and processes.

• Remediate any identified deficiencies in the operation of its quality management systems or risk processes on a timely basis.

• Act as a key advisor to Deals and Consulting Partners and staff offering guidance on risk management practices, potential conflicts and sensitive situations, independence considerations and identifying potential risks in contract terms related to liability, confidentiality, indemnities, and other key clauses.

• Conduct periodic reviews of Deals and Consulting engagements to assess compliance with risk, quality, independence, and contractual terms. Provide feedback and coaching to engagement teams to improve risk management practices.

• Lead risk management meetings to update Deals and Consulting leaders and prepare reports to local leadership and Global Advisory R&Q.

Chief of Staff to the CRO

• Work closely with the CRO to execute strategic initiatives, drive operational efficiency and transformation of the MYVN R &Q team.

• Prepare communications for CRO to be delivered within the R &Q team and to all Partners and staff.

• Assist in managing the overall performance of the R &Q team, including performance goals setting, staff development and resource allocation.

• Oversee key R &Q projects and initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with the priorities.

• Prepare high-level reports and presentations for the CRO to be presented to senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Commerce, Finance, Law, or related field.

• Professional Certification such as ICAEW / ACCA, CPA/CA Australia or others.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in professional services firms in providing client services or in risk management , legal or compliance function.

• Proven experience in a leadership role, managing a team and working directly with senior management.

• Strong understanding of legal risks in contract terms, including liability, indemnification, confidentiality, and other key clauses in Letters of Engagement, NDAs, and Hold Harmless Letters.

• Demonstrated experience ma naging projects and driving strategic initiatives.

• Strong knowledge and deep understanding of risk management frameworks, regulatory standards, and independence requirements within the Advisory space.

• Good understanding of Deals and Consulting services, and other services within a professional services firm.

• Have the ability to quickly understand and learn new or complex market trends and related service offerings.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk, independence, and contractual issues into actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify risks in engagements and develop proactive solutions.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the firm.

• Meticulous attention to detail in carrying out the work and review of others’ output.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 37 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2026