Manager, Traded Market Risk

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Traded Market Risk Professional to enhance and develop market risk policies and methodologies. The successful candidate will manage risk reports, ensure compliance, and contribute to system implementations, while thriving in a collaborative environment and benefiting from a competitive compensation package, career growth, and leadership training.

Benefits

Competitive performance-based bonus

Opportunities for career development

Excellent career support and leadership training

Autonomy with potential for senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline important.
• Over 5 years managing Traded Market Risk in banking required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk reports and monitor risk limits.
• Assess new products and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to system implementations and conduct market analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, accounting, actuarial science, finance

Job description

Your new company

This organisation is a fast-growing financial institution which strives to deliver the best experience for its customers. They offer multiple products and are currently looking for a Traded Market Risk Professional to join the fast-growing team.

Your new role

This Traded Market Risk role supports the development and enhancement of market risk policies, tools, and methodologies across the group. Responsibilities include preparing risk reports, monitoring risk limits, assessing new products, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting audits.

The role also involves contributing to system implementations, conducting market analysis, and ensuring adherence to internal and external guidelines. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least five years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What you'll need to succeed

To ensure your success in this role, you will possess:

Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, accounting, actuarial science, finance or a related discipline

More than 5 years of experience managing Traded Market Risk in the banking industry

Understanding of complex risk issues, strong analytical skills, decision-making power, resilience, and a sense of responsibility

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and also a great team player

What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with:

Competitive compensation package including a competitive performance-based bonus structure and consistent career development

Opportunities to work with a market-leading team within the banking industry

Excellent career support and leadership training

Autonomy and opportunities to develop into a senior management role

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [e-mail]. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Hung Khang at Hays on [phone] for a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Risk Management.

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