Risk Officer

Axi; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 123,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider based in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Risk Officer to oversee operational risk management. This position requires 1-2 years of experience in risk management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities. The Risk Officer will engage with various business units to assess and mitigate risks while providing oversight of the Risk Management Framework. Axi offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and attractive benefits including health insurance and 21 annual leave days.

Benefits

Competitive and attractive compensation

Extensive learning opportunities

21 annual leave days

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in risk management, operations, or related role within financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational risk management across the organization.
• Provide risk oversight, monitoring, and reporting.
• Engage with different business units to identify, assess, and review key group risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Jira

Job description

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Malaysia.

Who we are

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world‑class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end‑to‑end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional‑level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you do at Axi!

The Risk Officer is responsible for overseeing the operational risk management of the global AXI business. This includes providing risk oversight, monitoring, and reporting on operational and financial risks across the organization. The role involves engaging with different business units to identify, assess, and review key group risks, while supporting the development of effective control measures. The Risk Officer will also prepare analytical reports for senior management and provide ongoing support to the broader Risk team to strengthen AXI’s overall risk framework.

Your EDGE Assignment / You Will

• Assess PULSE incident tickets, ensuring timely monitoring, investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Assess incidents to identify operational risks, evaluate existing controls, and implement improvements to mitigate recurrence.
• Ensure business units and stakeholders understand and manage operational risks under their control, supporting the development of effective control measures.
• Provide 2nd line oversight of the Risk Management Framework of the business
• Ensure controls are in place to protect Axi during BAU and unforeseen events.
• Liaise with management, business teams, and other stakeholders to ensure risks are appropriately managed, reported, and mitigated.
• Make decisive judgments under pressure, organise competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑moving environment.
• Support special and strategic projects, taking ownership of multiple workstreams to deliver objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Promote and embed a strong risk culture by holding the business accountable for effective controls, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.

Are you the one?

• 1–2 years’ experience in risk management, operations, or a related role within financial services or banking.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Ms Office (Excel); familiarity with Jira or other incident/risk systems is a plus.
• Well‑organized, able to plan time and manage competing priorities.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a proactive mindset and interest in developing a career in risk management.

Axi’s bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
• 21 annual leave days per year.
• Health Insurance

Axi’s interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)

We want to inform all prospective candidates that Axi’s designated Employer of Records (EOR) in Malaysia is TDCX. As part of our commitment to legal compliance, all Axi Malaysia employees will be officially working under TDCX Malaysia.

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment‑related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.