Senior Executive, Risk Management

Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera (Yayasan Peneraju); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization promoting education support in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Risk Management Officer to develop and implement risk frameworks, ensure compliance with governance standards, and provide risk advisory across departments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience in risk management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Knowledge in corporate governance, compliance & risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the organization’s risk management framework.
• Identify, assess and evaluate risks across departments.
• Maintain and update the corporate risk register.
• Support risk assessments for new projects.
• Monitor risk profiling and escalate exposures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management/Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

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This role supports the organization in identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting risks. It ensures compliance with governance and regulatory requirements, tracks mitigation measures, prepares risk reports and provides consultation to all departments within the organization. In addition, the role promotes risk awareness, strengthens the risk culture and supports business continuity initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Tasks include but not limited to:

• Assist the Vice President of Risk Management in developing and implementing the organization’s risk management framework.
• Identify, assess and evaluate risks across all departments and business units.
• Maintain and update the corporate risk register on a regular basis.
• Identify emerging risks and propose appropriate management strategies.
• Support risk assessments for new projects, initiatives and business ventures.
• Monitor risk profiling and escalate significant exposures to Management.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of risk mitigation measures across departments.
• Assist to prepare periodic risk management reports for Management and BARC.
• Support incident management and reporting, including investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assist in monitoring operational, financial, regulatory, reputational and strategic risks.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with governance standards, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in reviewing and updating risk-related policies, frameworks and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on risk-related matters.
• Collaborate with compliance, audit and other assurance functions to ensure alignment.

Advisory & Risk Culture

• Provide risk advisory and support to all departments on risk matter.
• Conduct risk awareness programs, workshops and training sessions for employees.
• Promote and strengthen the organization’s risk culture through continuous engagement.

Business Continuity & Support

• Contribute to development and testing of business continuity and crisis management plans.
• Provide administrative and support to the VP of Risk Management in decision-making.

Others

• Coach and mentor team members as part of the development plan.
• Complete any other ad hoc tasks assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management/ Finance/ Accounting/ Economics or any related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Knowledge in corporate governance, compliance & risk management.
• Analytical thinking & problem solving skill
• Communication & influence