Operational & IT Risk Assurance Lead

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operational & IT Risk professional in Malaysia. The role involves overseeing risk management processes across operational and IT domains, conducting reviews and assessments, and ensuring compliance with established policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in operational risk, internal audit, and cybersecurity, along with strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a permanent role in a dynamic financial services environment with competitive salary and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Permanent position

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to financial services industry

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational and Information Technology Risk Management or specific Operational and Information Technology domains (1LOD or 2LOD).
• Experience in a broader Operational/IT Risk function/role including experience in Internal Audit.
• Ability to work in a matrixed/global environment managing diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2nd line testing and assurance of key controls managing Operational and IT risks.
• Review 1st line handling of Operational and IT risk events including root-cause analyses.
• Support quality assurance checks to identify gaps in risk practices.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Information Technology Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder Management

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operational & IT Risk professional in Malaysia. The role involves overseeing risk management processes across operational and IT domains, conducting reviews and assessments, and ensuring compliance with established policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in operational risk, internal audit, and cybersecurity, along with strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a permanent role in a dynamic financial services environment with competitive salary and career advancement opportunities.