Market Risk Manager

RBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Market Risk professional to oversee market risk exposures, conduct annual limit reviews, and communicate risk analyses. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in risk reporting, proficiency in Python and SQL, and strong analytical skills. This full-time position allows for hands-on experience with diverse trading products and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in risk reporting, preferably in Market Risk.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English for risk assessments.
• Proactive and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective oversight of market risk exposures.
• Perform reconciliation of market risk exposure between systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute UAT and control testing.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Economic Analysis

Financial Instruments

Group Problem Solving

Investment Risk Management

Market Analysis

Market Risk

Risk Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or related

Tools

Python

SQL

Github

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Market Risk team serves as the second line of defence, responsible for monitoring, analysing and reporting on market risk arising from business activities in Europe and North America regions.

This newly created position will play a key role in market risk oversight activities including annual market risk limit reviews and ongoing monitoring, and producing market risk reconciliation across trading desks such as fixed income, rates, foreign exchange, equities and credit.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to diverse trading products, deepen expertise in market risk systems and controls, and contribute to critical risk management decisions for a global organization.

Standard working hours are from 9am to 6pm (MYT). Occasional night or early morning calls may be required to coordinate with stakeholders in Europe and North America regions.

What will you do?

• Provide effective oversight of market risk exposures, including preparation of market risk reporting, monitoring of risk limits and timely identification of potential breaches for further investigation, documentation and resolution.
• Perform reconciliation of market risk exposure between the local system and enterprise system to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of reported risk figures. Investigate, escalate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Conduct annual market risk limit reviews to ensure limits remain appropriate and aligned with risk appetite.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of risk data pipeline, including how exposures are calculated, processed and reported across system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute UAT and control testing, ensuring system changes are properly tested and meet operational and risk management standards.
• Communicate market risk exposures and analysis to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendation for informed decision-making.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or a quantitative discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in risk reporting, preferably in or relevant to Market Risk in financial service industry.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Github, Tableau and database, with ability to apply these tools effectively in practical scenarios.
• Keen interest in global financial markets and trading products, with demonstrated curiosity and a willingness to learn and apply new concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English for risk assessments presentation and discussion with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to details.
• Strong problem-solving skills with collaborative mindset.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to take charge, set clear objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.

Nice-to-have

• Professional qualification such as CFA, FRM, etc.
• Risk Management experience in a global bank
• Industry knowledge and experience to fixed income, rates, foreign exchange, equities and credit.

Job Skills

Communication, Decision Making, Economic Analysis, Financial Instruments, Group Problem Solving, Investment Risk Management, Market Analysis, Market Risk, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City:

Putrajaya

Country:

Malaysia

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-09-29

Application Deadline:

2025-10-16

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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