Senior Executive / Assistant Manager Risk Management & Compliance

Warisan TC Holdings Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management located in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Risk Management Executive. This role focuses on strengthening risk governance, internal controls, and awareness across the organization. Responsibilities include implementing the Risk Management Framework, supporting risk assessment efforts, and preparing necessary reports for Management and Board committees. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and between 1 and 5 years of experience in risk management or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years of relevant work experience in risk management or internal audit.
• Good understanding of risk management and internal controls.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Group Risk Management Framework.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and maintain the Group Risk Register.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for Management and Board committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

This role supports the Group Risk Management function in strengthening risk governance, internal controls, and risk awareness across the Group. The incumbent will work closely with business units to identify, assess, monitor and report risks, and to support risk mitigation initiatives in line with Group policies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the Group Risk Management Framework
• Support enterprise risk assessment exercises (risk identification, analysis, evaluation)
• Maintain and update Group Risk Register and risk action plans
• Monitor risk mitigation progress and follow up with Business Units
• Assist in preparing risk dashboards, reports, and presentations for Management and Board committees
• Support development, review, and enhancement of risk-related policies, SOPs, and guidelines
• Assist in monitoring compliance with internal policies and control requirements
• Support internal control assessments and gap analysis
• Coordinate with internal auditors, external auditors, and relevant stakeholders when required
• Prepare regular risk reports, summaries, and management papers
• Coordinate risk-related information collection from Business Units
• Support risk workshops, briefings, and awareness sessions
• Maintain proper documentation and records for audit and governance purposes
• Assist in Group-level risk initiatives and improvement projects
• Support Management in ad-hoc risk analysis and reporting requests
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving governance, compliance, or controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related fields
• Executive: Minimum 1–3 years relevant working experience
• Senior Executive: Minimum 3–5 years relevant experience in risk management, internal audit, governance, compliance, or related areas
• Good understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance concepts
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to Have

• Experience in group / corporate environment
• Exposure to ERM, internal audit, or regulatory compliance
• Experience preparing papers for Management or Board committees