NTT Data Payment Services Sdn Bhd, part of the global NTT DATA Group, is a leading payment solutions provider operating across Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. We are committed to building a resilient and risk-aware organisation in the fast-evolving payments industry.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Executive, Operational Risk to join our Group Operational Risk Division, reporting to the Manager, Operational Risk. You will play a key role in strengthening the organisation's operational risk and business continuity management capabilities, working closely with business and functional lines across the Group.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate business units in identifying risks, controls, and mitigation plans
- Validate RCSA submissions including assessment of inherent risks, control design adequacy, and effectiveness
- Evaluate residual risks using the prescribed risk matrix and ensure prioritisation of mitigation actions
- Perform assurance testing on key controls documented in the RCSA
Operational Risk Events (ORE)
- Review incident submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy of reporting
- Clarify discrepancies with business units and ensure timely reporting
- Support root cause analysis and follow‑up on remediation actions
Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- Support implementation and maintenance of the BCM Framework in line with regulatory guidelines
- Coordinate and facilitate Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, and periodic reviews of Business Continuity Plans
- Plan, execute, and document BCM exercises including crisis simulations, IT disaster recovery tests, call tree tests, and work area recovery drills
- Track BCM gaps, action items, and improvement plans with business units
- Maintain BCM documentation including plans, test results, incident logs, and post‑mortem reports
- Provide support during crisis events, including incident tracking and post‑incident analysis
Reporting & Monitoring
- Prepare accurate and timely risk reports for Senior Management and Board‑level Committees
- Assist in trend analysis, root cause analysis, and determination of mitigation actions for significant operational losses
- Support establishment of triggers for early identification and escalation of operational risks
Organisational Support
- Assist in developing and maintaining operational risk management frameworks, policies, and methodologies
- Facilitate operational risk training and promote risk awareness across the Group
- Support business units in development of operational risk profiles and key risk indicators
Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- 2–5 years of experience in BCM, Operational Risk, ITDR, or related fields
- Experience in financial services or payment systems is an advantage
- Familiarity with BNM RMiT, BCM guidelines, and ISO standards
- Understanding of RCSA, KRI, ORE, BIA, and IT Disaster Recovery concepts
Skills
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation abilities
- Skilled in root cause analysis and incident assessment
- Experience working with risk systems or GRC tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent cross‑functional coordination and stakeholder management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong risk awareness
- Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Professional, collaborative, and maintains high integrity in handling confidential matters
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification