Risks Manager, PERES Operations M/F

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset servicing company in Putrajaya seeks a Management Level 1 professional to oversee operational risk governance. This role involves supporting policy implementation, risk assessment, and collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 6-10 years of experience in operational risks, particularly within financial services. A rewarding environment focused on development and collaboration is offered, alongside a comprehensive rewards program.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience required.
• Exposure to generic Operational Risk Framework is beneficial.
• Knowledge of fund industry and financial markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development and implementation.
• Ensure service delivery complies with SLA.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for operational risk incidents.

Skills

Degree in a relevant field

Ability to identify control gaps

Strong risk mindset

Excellent communication skills

People & Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Tools

Macro/VBA/Coding skills

Job description

Job Description

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 and provides a broad spectrum of services including 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.

CACEIS Investor Services PERES is a third‑party fund servicing business delivering specialist corporate fund administration, fund accounting, transaction management and shareholder services to Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure Funds and other PERES structures.

Working Hours & Region

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Hong Kong time)

Europe

What will you do?

Control Governance

• Support the Head of Department in all policy development and implementation and oversight of risk and control matters.
• Ensure service delivery complies with SLA.
• Participate in all projects and initiatives of the Department, advising on risk and control aspects.
• Work closely with Risk Management, Ops Control and other functional stakeholders from a control/governance perspective.

Risk Assessment

• Support the Department in the RCSA process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of identified risks and appropriate mitigation controls and documentation of risk acceptance.
• Establish review plan and perform regular control testing and daily checks on high‑value or high‑risk items to assess control effectiveness.
• Identify gaps in controls, conduct root‑cause analysis and propose targeted mitigation plans.
• Track and report KRIs to management in a timely manner, escalating concerns and enhancing existing controls as needed.
• Perform ongoing process reviews for continuous quality and productivity improvement.

Operational Risk Incidents

• Assist in reporting incidents and root‑cause analysis, ensuring action items are assigned, tracked and closed promptly.

Change Request

• Ensure adherence to the change control for all BAU and new process changes.
• Assess adequacy of risk exposure identification and its impact on the business.

MI Reporting / Data Analytics

• Assist the Head of Department in preparing all MI reports related to risk and controls (e.g., E&O report) for internal and external parties.
• Produce high‑quality MI reporting using data analytics, identifying strategic problems, analysing data and providing insights for process and control improvements.

Training / Control Culture

• Formulate appropriate training and instill a control mindset within the Department to promote awareness and accountability.

Collaboration

• Actively participate in regular management and control calls to ensure risks and control issues are escalated and investigated promptly, facilitating timely resolution.

Point of Contact

Key point of contact for all control issues impacting the Department, liaising with other departments such as MD Office, Compliance, Ops Risk Function, Internal & External Audit.

Assist the Head of Department in managing reviews performed by Operational Control, Risk Management, Internal/External Audit, Compliance and others, leading stakeholder engagement and monitoring action plans to avoid slippage.

Application Criteria

Start date: 03/11/2025

Position: Management (Level 1)

Minimum level of study: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent (Training/Specialisation not required)

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Degree in a relevant field or relevant professional training.
• Ability to identify control gaps and propose practical solutions.
• Sufficient exposure to generic Operational Risk Framework.
• Strong risk mindset and well‑disciplined to ensure adherence to governance.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• People & Stakeholder Management.

Nice‑to‑have

• Good knowledge of the fund industry, products and financial markets, especially Private Equity and Real Estate.
• Knowledge of market practice for transactions & market settlement (Custody) and Transfer Agency.
• Knowledge of fund accounting standards would be an added advantage.
• Macro/VBA/Coding skills will be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance‑based bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognised and rewarded.

Minimum Experience Level

6‑10 years relevant experience.

About CACEIS

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle‑office outsourcing and issuer services. CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024). By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.