Risk Manager, Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, MY

FNZ Group; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Risk Manager in Kuala Lumpur. This role focuses on developing and implementing risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of accountability. The successful candidate will work across functions to support major projects while effectively communicating risk strategies to diverse audiences. Join a dynamic and growing team that values proactive problem-solving and strong relationship management.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Volunteer Leave

Referral Bonuses

Flexible Working Model

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in risk and/or compliance role, preferably in financial services.
• Sound knowledge of risk and control frameworks.
• Ability to convey complex risk concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Help design and maintain FNZ's risk management framework.
• Provide guidance and challenge adherence to the Group Risk Management Framework.
• Prepare clear risk reports for senior leaders and governance bodies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Reporting

Relationship Management

Regulatory Expertise

Best Practices Knowledge

Education

University degree in law, commerce, science or equivalent

Job description

As part of the FNZ APAC's second line of defence (2LOD) Risk and Compliance function, the Risk Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting FNZ's ability to grow safely and deliver high-quality services to clients.

The Risk Manager helps shape FNZ's risk framework by providing insight, oversight and constructive challenge across all areas of risks. You'll work across business functions to strengthen governance, support key change initiatives, and embed a strong, accountable risk culture - enabling FNZ to meet its strategic objectives while protecting long-term value.

The responsibilities include:

Risk Framework & Processes

• Help design, implement and maintain FNZ's risk management framework in line with regulatory standards and best practice
• Support the rollout and improvement of risk processes to help leadership understand and manage key risks
• Work with other Risk and Compliance teams to ensure a consistent approach to risk matters across the business

Oversight, Challenge & Change Management

• Provide guidance and constructive challenge to ensure teams follow the Group Risk Management Framework
• Support risk oversight for major projects and change initiatives, identifying and managing risks early
• Encourage a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the business

Risk Assessment & Incident Management

• Assist in risk assessments to identify and prioritise risks across operations
• Help identify and manage operational risks by recommending controls that strengthen resilience
• Support investigations and reporting of incidents or breaches, and follow up with corrective actions

Reporting & Communication

• Help prepare clear risk reports for senior leaders, governance bodies, and clients
• Contribute to communications with clients about risk strategies and key exposures
• Monitor regulatory and market changes that could affect FNZ's risk position and share relevant insights

Training, Policy & Continuous Improvement

• Support the development and delivery of training to build risk knowledge across the team
• Help maintain and update risk policies and procedures as regulations and business needs change
• Look for ways to improve how we manage risk, based on feedback and emerging best practices

What are we ideally looking for in a successful candidate?

• Sound Experience: At least 5 years' experience in a risk and/or compliance role, preferably within a platform or financial services environment.
• Regulatory Expertise: Sound knowledge of risk and control frameworks applicable to the industry, ensuring risk mitigation.
• Best Practices Knowledge: Sound understanding of industry risk and compliance best practices, with the ability to assist in implementing and enhancing frameworks accordingly.
• Qualifications: University degree in law, commerce, science or equivalent from a reputable university. Relevant professional or industry qualifications in risk management, compliance, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, with the ability to foster collaboration and trust.
• Analytical Reporting: Strong ability in analysing, presenting, and reporting risk information to senior stakeholders, facilitating informed decision making.
• Ownership and Proactivity: Can do attitude and a strong sense of ownership of workload, demonstrating a proactive approach to risk management and problem-solving.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstance.

Why should you join us?

• Be part of a highly successful global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world's largest companies.
• Be part of the start-up team in KL with the ability to have direct input and involvement in the processes towards the expected fast growth.
• Convenient office location in the city for commuters.
• A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive Health insurance, Life insurance, annual leave, volunteer leave, sick days, referral bonuses, and more.
• A hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and home.
• We provide global career opportunities for our employees at any of our offices in the UK, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, China and more.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

If this role appeals to you, please apply by the 21st of July 202 5

*Please note we shortlist as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw advertising at any time.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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