Operational Risk Analyst - Wealth Management Platform

FNZ; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Risk Management Analyst in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves supporting risk management activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering a risk-aware culture. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Leaves

Volunteer Leave

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience in risk, compliance, operations, or audit.
• Exposure to financial services like Wealth Management.
• Basic understanding of operational risk concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, and report operational risks.
• Ensure delivery of quality Risk Events to clients.
• Support first line of defence with Risk related enquiries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

GRC tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Description

This role is based in our Kuala Lumpur office and supports 1st line risk management activities for the Asian wealth management platforms . The analyst will assist in identifying, monitoring, and reporting operational risks, ensuring alignment with FNZ's Risk Management Framework.

We are looking for a self-starter, an expert in developing risk capabilities and someone who is confident to carry out interactions with a wide range of employees at all levels of the organisation, along with regular communication with both clients and third parties.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Process

• Ensuring delivery of quality, accurate Risk Events to clients in a timely manner, with appropriate assessment of regulatory impact
• Partnering with our client base to ensure Risk Events and causal themes are challenged to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.
• Responding to client enquiries in a prompt and professional manner • Production of Risk Event Management Information monthly.
• Identifying efficiencies and improvements in the process related to quality and timeliness.
• Partnering with the business to improve the control environment
• Assisting in driving quality action plans (events and audits), with appropriate ownership and oversight to ensure completion on schedule.
• Supporting first line of defence with any Risk related enquiries
• Delivering Risk focussed training to the business.

People

• Ensuring all mandatory training is completed in a timely fashion

Governance

• Attending client meetings and discussing Risk Event themes and trends.
• Supporting management of audits (internal & external)
• Attending regular client meetings (e.g. Risk Event Meetings) and resolve all actions within agreed timescales
• Using, and becoming a subject matter expert in the use of, the Firm's designated risk system as the sole repository for Risk Event Information.

Functional Area Responsibilities

• Continue to support the Team purpose and ensure the Operational Risk & Control function delivers value and assurance to FNZ and our client base.
• Promote and actively develop a risk aware culture within FNZ 1st line.
• Be proactive, organised and actively provide ideas of innovation and process improvement.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal stakeholders and clients to ensure engagement with our strategy.
• Be informed of sector-wide developments and those beyond the business sector.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, as determined by the 1st line - Head of Function
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed in a timely fashion.
• Encourage a culture of openness and ethical decision making within the team.

Experience required

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
• More than 3 years of experience in risk, compliance, operations, or audit (internships included).
• Exposure to financial services (e.g., EPF, Wealth Management or Transfer Agencies).
• Experience in AML or Financial Crime Analysis.
• Basic understanding of operational risk concepts (e.g., risk frameworks, incident management).
• Familiarity with GRC tools or risk reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast paced environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Why should you join us?

• Be part of a highly successful global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world's largest companies.
• Be part of the start-up team in KL with the ability to have direct input and involvement in the processes towards the expected fast growth.
• Convenient office location in the city for commuters.
• A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive Health insurance, Life insurance, annual leaves, volunteer leave, sick days, referral bonuses, and more.
• A hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and from home.
• We provide global career opportunities for our employees at any of our offices in the UK, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, China and more.

If this role appeals to you please make an application now.

*Please note we shortlist as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw advertising at any time.

For more information, please reach out to us on [e-mail]

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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