Operational Risk Strategy Lead

GXBank; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GXBank, Malaysia's FIRST digital bank approved by Bank Negara Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned Operational Risk Management professional. You will partner with Business Units to identify risks, monitor controls, and ensure ORR alignment with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include leading risk assessments for new products, developing risk dashboards, and overseeing vendor risk. The role demands strong analytics, stakeholder communication, and a proactive risk culture within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within banking/financial services with a focus on Operational Risk Management.
• Deep knowledge of BNM policy documents, regulatory guidelines and system submission requirements.
• Data-driven, analytical, and have a holistic view of how banking operations and risks intersect.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to Business Units/Functional Lines, guiding them through the operational risk policy from identification to monitoring.
• Facilitate and navigate Operational Risk Management tools like RCSA, KRI, CET, and Incident Management for clear risk posture oversight.
• Design and develop Operational Risk reporting dashboards and ensure alignment with BNM requirements.
• Critically assess root causes, mitigations,Controls evaluation and risk assessment for new products and process changes.
• Oversee vendor/third-party risk management onboarding and renewal to meet standards.
• Promote a proactive risk culture across the bank and support strategic initiatives and projects.

Skills

Operational risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

RCSA

KRI

BNM ORR

Job description

GXBank, Malaysia's FIRST digital bank approved by Bank Negara Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned Operational Risk Management professional. You will partner with Business Units to identify risks, monitor controls, and ensure ORR alignment with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include leading risk assessments for new products, developing risk dashboards, and overseeing vendor risk. The role demands strong analytics, stakeholder communication, and a proactive risk culture within a fast-paced