Operational Assessment Oil & Fats Lead

FGV Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-business in Malaysia is seeking a Risk Management Coordinator to lead risk management activities for their Oil & Fats Division. The role involves planning, execution, and facilitation of risk assessments, alongside overseeing the establishment of risk registers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in risk management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working experience with at least 5 years in risk management or related fields.
• Strong exposure to plantation industry operations and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the annual risk management activity plan for Oil & Fats Division.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation development sessions.
• Drive establishment and periodic enhancement of risk registers in ERMS.
• Support cross-coverage for Plantation-related risk programs when required.
• Oversee delivery of risk awareness and competency-building programmes.

Skills

Strategic risk analysis and reporting

Analytical and critical thinking

Writing, communication and presentation skills

Facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

Familiarity with risk digital tools (ERMS, Power BI)

Relationship building and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, finance, plantation management or related field

Professional risk certification (ARiMM, IRM BCI etc.) preferred

Tools

ERMS

Power BI

Job description

FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri‑business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.

In line with our business expansion, we would like to invite qualified candidates to fill the following position at FGV Holdings Berhad.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/INDVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Risk Management Coordination and Implementation

• Lead the planning and execution of the annual risk management activity plan for Oil & Fats Division, covering refining, kernel crushing, downstream packed products, and trading entities.

• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation development sessions with business heads, operational managers, and Risk Champions.

• Drive establishment and periodic enhancement of risk registers in ERMS for Oil & Fats business units, ensuring alignment with Group Risk policies and enterprise risk taxonomy.

• Guide Oil & Fats entities in embedding risk considerations into key decisions, including supply chain, commodity exposure, product quality/safety, market diversification, logistics, and commercial arrangements.

• Support cross‑coverage for Plantation‑related risk programs when required, recognising the integrated value chain across FGV.

• Oversee delivery of risk awareness and competency‑building programmes tailored to downstream operations, product manufacturing, logistics and trading exposure.

Risk Reporting & Analytics and ERM Methodology Enhancements

• Lead development, enhancement, and validation of risk reporting dashboards and ERMS‑driven analyses for Oil & Fats Division, working closely with business units and data owners.

• Track and summarise key risk themes from ERMS and divisional reports, covering commodity markets, operational reliability, product compliance, and market access.

• Produce risk landscape summaries and management papers for divisional leadership and Group Risk reporting cycles (RMC/BGRMC/Board).

• Liaise with Risk Champions and Divisional Management to verify material developments and ensure that significant issues are properly escalated through existing reporting channels.

• Contribute to thematic assessments with relevance to both Plantation and Oil & Fats value chain (e.g. EUDR readiness, product safety, industry certifications).

ERM Methodology Enhancements, Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Champion adoption of enhanced ERM methodologies and tools (risk questionnaires, Power BI dashboards, thematic assessment templates) across Oil & Fats operations.

• Serve as the Plantation Risk Division’s focal point for interactions with Risk Owners, Risk Champions and Divisional CEOs.

• Facilitate continuous engagement and knowledge‑sharing sessions across entities to strengthen risk culture.

• Represent Plantation Risk in Group Risk forums, working committees, and strategic projects.

KEY SHARED ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare draft reports on Plantation Division Top Key Risks and supporting papers for RMC and BGRMC.

• Contribute to enhancement of FGV’s Risk Management Policy & Framework, related policies and tools.

• Participate in Group‑wide risk programs and cross‑divisional initiatives led by Group Risk.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Level of education: Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, finance, plantation management or related field.

• Certification: Professional risk certification (ARiMM, IRM BCI etc.) preferred.

• Work experience: Minimum 10 years of working experience with at least 5 years in risk management or related fields (audit, finance, operations).

• Strong exposure to plantation industry operations and risk management processes.

SKILLS

• Strategic risk analysis and reporting

• Analytical and critical thinking

• Writing, communication and presentation skills

• Facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

• Familiarity with risk digital tools (ERMS, Power BI)

• Relationship building and collaboration