Risk Consulting - Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM), Associate/ Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified FSRM Consultant. Responsibilities include contributing to risk management engagements, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in finance, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in quantitative modeling. Join a dynamic team committed to building a better working world.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in risk management areas.
• Experience in quantitative modeling and credit risk analysis.
• Understanding of risk policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to FSRM engagements and build relationships with clients.
• Provide support to junior team members and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Deliver proposals and presentations to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Strong educational background from a top institution

Quantitative/finance/economics/actuarial programme

Tools

SAS

Murex

VBA

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As part of the Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice you will provide a well-integrated broad array of risk management services to capital market participants within global banking, capital markets, asset management and insurance. FSRM products and services include Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Prudential Supervision, Bank Holding Company reporting, Credit Risk/ Capital Adequacy/ Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Structured Finance and Quantitative Advisory Services.

Your key responsibilities

As an FSRM Consultant, you will technically contribute to FS Risk Management engagements. You will work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating engagement senior team members on progress. You will contribute to building valuable relationships with external clients and maintain close working relationships with internal peers. In addition, you will contribute to presentations and provide support to the development of proposals.

You will serve as a role model to junior team members for quality and risk management and ensure that junior team members are aware of and understand and comply with Ernst & Young\'s Quality & Risk Management guidelines. You will communicate effectively with junior team members and help cultivate them to becoming high performers.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong educational background from a top institution, quantitative/ finance/ economics/ actuarial programme
• We are looking for Consultants across level (Senior Associates, Managers & Senior Managers) for our FSRM practice. We would require a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in any of the following areas:
• Basel 2 / 3 or Solvency 2
• Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate Risk Management
• Quantitative modeling: credit risk rating models, Value at Risk, economic capital models, stress testing, RAROC, hedging
• Credit life cycle understanding, and experience in credit rating & analysis and approvals process
• Risk policies and procedures in credit, market, operational risks
• Treasury management, e.g. ALM, transfer pricing and hedging
• Experience in working in a project-based, team-oriented environment, ideally consulting, with a proven track record of delivering in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. SAS, Murex, VBA, MATLAB)
• Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills
• Analytical skills; specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional certifications in FRM, CFA

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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