Regional Operational Risk Governance Lead

Eastspring Investments

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Eastspring Investments in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Risk Governance professional to coordinate regional risk management frameworks, review and produce governance materials, and support risk reporting cycles for senior leadership.

The role requires 8+ years in risk, governance or controls within financial services, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Power BI/OpenPages. Collaboration across LBUs and regional forums is essential.

Qualifications

Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
Typically at least 8 years of relevant experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, internal audit, compliance or another control function within asset management or financial services.
Demonstrated experience in RCSA, incident and issue management, key risk indicators, governance reporting and second-line review and challenge.
Good understanding of end-to-end investment management processes and associated operational and non-financial risks.
Understanding of the Three Lines Model and the respective responsibilities of business management, risk and compliance functions, and independent assurance.
Good working knowledge of the regulations, regulatory guidance and industry standards relevant to financial services and asset management in Singapore and the markets supported by the role, including regulatory expectations relating to operational and non-financial risk management, governance, accountability, conduct, risk culture and effective challenge.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential, including demonstrated experience in drafting clear, concise and high-quality risk governance reports, committee papers, management information and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach, sound judgement and the ability to work proactively as a self-starter.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex deliverables across business units, functions or jurisdictions, while delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with IBM Open Pages or another eGRC platform, Power BI, data visualisation, automation or analytics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support the operation of the applicable enterprise, operational and non-financial risk management frameworks, standards and governance requirements.
Lead the coordination, preparation and quality review of regional risk reports, dashboards, committee papers and management information for senior governance forums.
Coordinate recurring governance reporting cycles and maintain supporting packs, trackers and source data.
Maintain and update standard LBU Risk Management Committee reporting templates.
Support regional governance forums and working groups, including preparation of materials and follow-up of actions.
Coordinate periodic risk governance activities, including internal and external attestations, risk submissions and follow-up actions.
Review standardised key risk indicators and metrics and elevate material observations to HO ORM lead.
Provide clear, timely and decision-useful risk insights to support management oversight.