Regional Risk Partner, Asia

QBE Europe; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced risk management professional to lead assessments and develop risk analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience in the insurance or financial services sector. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and additional leave days for family care. Join us to thrive in a supportive work environment and drive success together.

Benefits

Flex and hybrid working options

Work from home policy

Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

Well-being programs

Medical benefits

Access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

3 additional days off for family care

Study leave

Marriage leave

Internal Appreciation program

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience in life/general insurance or financial services.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and monitoring of risk and capital.
• Develop and improve risk dashboards and governance processes.
• Coordinate preparation of risk management declarations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the functional risk maturity self-assessment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Data Quality Assessments

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Scenario Analysis

Tools

Excel

Analytical tools

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee To assist in the provision of services in risk management, capital management and other analytical risk activities. Maintain databases and reporting functions; provides input into business decisions through the risk analysis of trends and business opportunities and conduct analysis of business needs in compliance with the Group derived risk management framework.

Your New Role

• Lead assessments and monitoring of risk and capital including risk appetites, key risk indicators and other qualitative considerations across material risk classes,
• Develop and improve risk dashboards, risk analytics and governance processes that enhances risk management and culture.
• Coordinate the preparation of risk management declarations and other attestations on annual basis.
• Compliance with all material legal and regulatory requirements.
• Adherence to relevant standards and good practice.
• Delivery of relevant internal and external reporting.
• Evaluate existing risk management policies cascaded from the Group and improve the operationalisation of supporting processes and procedures.
• Guide business units in identifying, assessing and managing risk exposures within risk management framework.
• Review the closure of incidents and issues, and the outcomes of annual risk controls self-assessments.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure adequate and timely renewal of corporate insurance covers.
• Serve as the dedicated risk partner for assigned business units / functions and support the functional risk maturity self-assessment accordingly.
• Assign tasks to, mentor and coach junior associates where required.
• Collaborate with the local and other divisional teams on risk matters where required.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

About You

• Relevant years of experience in life / general insurance or financial services industry working in the above areas.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skill. Experience in other analytical tools would be added advantage.
• Effective written and verbal communication and influencing skills.
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize own work within defined procedures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently but in a team environment.
• Experience of working within the risk function or familiarity with insurance operations would be added advantage.

Benefits

Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE! ? ? Flex and hybrid working options ? Work from home policy ??? Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave ?♀️ Well-being programs ? Pensions ? Medical benefits ? Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning ? On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves) ? Study leave ? Marriage leave ? Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth! ? #EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours. Your career at QBE — Let’s make it happen.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Data Quality Assessments, Decision Making, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting and Analysis, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Risk Reporting, Scenario Analysis

Application Close Date: 30/01/2026 11:59 PM

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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