Regional Risk Strategy Lead

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank is seeking a seasoned Regional Risk leader to drive risk practices across Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Cambodia. You will guide strategic risk initiatives, ensure regulatory alignment, and lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, advanced risk modeling, and effective communication with regional leadership to sustain robust risk-return outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics/Accounts or equivalent.
• FRM/PRM certifications preferred, including passed papers.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic direction for regional risk management across Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Cambodia.
• Oversee regional risk and regulatory environment; advise on risk-return decisions across operational, credit, market, liquidity and tech risk.
• Lead deployment and maintenance of risk policies ensuring adherence to Risk Appetite and regulatory mandates.
• Drive risk modeling, stress testing techniques and reporting for proactive risk management.
• Synthesize risk data into actionable intelligence for regional leadership and committees.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics/Accounts

FRM/PRM certification

Job description

Hong Leong Bank is seeking a seasoned Regional Risk leader to drive risk practices across Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Cambodia. You will guide strategic risk initiatives, ensure regulatory alignment, and lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, advanced risk modeling, and effective communication with regional leadership to sustain robust risk-return outcomes.