Risk & Compliance Manager

IIUM Holdings Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Malaysian market is seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager. The successful candidate will oversee risk management processes and corporate governance, ensuring compliance and leading teams to cultivate a strong compliance culture. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and significant experience in the field, making it crucial for the applicant to possess strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk and compliance management.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Well-versed with risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement risk management process.
• Conduct audits of policies and compliance.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the board.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

ACL Analytics

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement an overall risk management process for the Group.
• Make risk assessments by analyzing, identifying, describing, and estimating risks affecting the business.
• Evaluate risks by comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the Group, such as costs, legal requirements, and environmental factors, and review previous risk handling.
• Establish and quantify the Group’s risk appetite, i.e., the level of risk they are prepared to accept.
• Prepare risk reports tailored to the relevant audience.
• Undertake corporate governance activities, including external risk reporting to stakeholders.
• Implement health and safety measures and develop business continuity plans to limit risks.
• Conduct audits of policies and compliance to standards, liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain and administer corporate governance policies, manuals, and procedures, and monitor non-compliance.
• Ensure appropriate governance frameworks and internal control systems are in place.
• Communicate changes in legal, regulatory, and industry developments to employees.
• Implement corporate governance processes and procedures within the Group.
• Cultivate a compliance culture, conduct training, and assist functional heads in developing processes and procedures.
• Provide support, education, and training to staff to build risk awareness.
• Advise on all compliance-related matters.
• Prepare quarterly reports and board papers for IIUMH Main Board, Sub Board Committee, and Subsidiary Board, attending meetings as needed.
• Interpret data and analyze results using ACL Analytics; develop data analysis and collection systems.
• Support special tasks, studies, projects, and other functions under Group Corporate Assurance.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk and compliance management, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Ability to lead and supervise teams and Risk and Compliance Champions at subsidiaries.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, solve problems, and make recommendations.
• Well-versed with risk management frameworks, methodologies, and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills with all management levels and stakeholders.
• Strong team player, innovative, always seeking improvements.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

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