Risks Manager, Custody and Cash Clearing M/F

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset servicing company in Putrajaya is seeking a Risks Manager for Custody and Cash Clearing. This role requires overseeing risk governance processes and enhancing operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, at least 5 years of experience in Custody Corporate Actions, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities to manage projects and contribute to high-quality financial solutions within a trusted operational hub.

Qualifications

• University Degree and/or relevant professional training.
• Typically, 5 years of related experience in Custody Corporate Actions.
• Good knowledge about Custody operations and financial markets.
• Ability to propose practical solutions for control gaps.
• Strong planning, organization, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Risk & Control Governance from operations.
• Provide Operational Technical and Change Support.
• Prepare Management Reporting for project status and performance.

Skills

Risk mindset

Excellent communication

Planning and organization

Technical knowledge of market practices

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Macro/VBA Coding

Job description

Risks Manager, Custody and Cash Clearing M/F

Business type
Types of Jobs - Risk Management / Control

Complementary business types
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Expected start date
03/02/2025

Management position
No

What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

Region: Europe

Working hours: 11AM-8PM

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What will you do?

• Risk & Control Governance from operations (include performing control testing, assess design effectiveness and operational effectiveness of Corporate Action processes).
• Operational Technical and Change Support (Change Control, Enhancement Requests & Training and Competency Framework).
• Management Reporting - project status / updates / departmental performance.

Location
Putrajaya, Asia, Malaysia

What do you need to succeed?

• University Degree and/or relevant professional training.
• Typically, 5 years of related experiences in Custody Corporate Actions with Program/Project & Operational Management Experience.
• Good knowledge about Custody operations, products and the financial markets in general.
• Good combination of technical knowledge on the market practices for various Corporate Actions event types (Custody), and general understanding of Net Asset Value & preparing financial statements (Fund Reporting)
• Ability to identify control gaps and propose practical solution.
• Sufficient exposure to generic operational risk framework.
• Strong risk mindset and well-disciplined to ensure adherence to governance.
• Sound planning and organization, management skills.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• People & Stakeholder Management.
• Willing to take on new challenges and work under pressure.
• Macro / VBA / Coding skills will be an advantage.

Nice-to-have skills

• Ability to identify control gaps and propose practical solution.
• Ability and courageous to ask the right question.
• Firm to form own judgement without being influenced by others.
• Ability to work independently without supervision or direction.
• Self-starter and results driven.
• Ability to foster continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strategic, Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills.
• Agile mindset and able to think out of the box

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

Languages

English (Fluent)