Senior Risk Management and Compliance Executive

eco-shop Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Risk Management and Compliance Executive. The role involves promoting a risk-aware culture, coordinating risk evaluations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over two years of experience in risk management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this position. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to impact risk management positively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as risk management, business, finance, or economics.
• Above two years’ experience in risk management.
• Knowledge of governance, risk frameworks, and internal control.

Responsibilities

• Help promote and implement risk management process awareness and culture.
• Coordinate, compile, and evaluate risks impacting the company.
• Regularly update the risk register to ensure effective management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, business, finance, or economics

Risk management certifications (CRMP, CRM, CIA, CRMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Risk management software

Job description

Senior Risk Management and Compliance Executive

Responsibilities

• Help promote, develop and implement risk management process awareness and culture
• Assist to implement risk frameworks, update risk appetite, risk programs and procedures throughout the organization
• Responsible for coordinating, compiling, evaluating the risks that can negatively impact the company
• Assess potential risks in areas such as strategic, financial, operations, compliance, and technology
• Compile, guide and recommend adequate risk response to minimize the impact of identified risks
• Proactively follow up with risk owners, update, monitor and manage risks to protect shareholder value
• Regularly update and review risk register for key units to ensure effective risk management procedures are in place
• Prepare and update risk information to key stakeholders, including the Head of Internal, Audit board of directors and senior management
• Coordinate with other department including internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the company complies with relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and industry standards for risk management
• Regularly update the key and emerging risks and assess the relevance and impact to the business

Supporting Functions

• Conduct and support audit team on risk-based approach to audit assignment
• Compile relevant data and recommend key risk indicators for future risk management process and improvement
• Perform risk audit on operating management processes to identify key risks
• Assist in special audit assignments such as stock take, assets management, ESG, with focus on risk, risk indicators and data analysis
• Organise or conduct risk awareness workshop, training or sharing session for continuous improvement of risk culture and maturity
• Assist in developing Risk Management & Internal Control self-assessment Questionnaire and guide key units on self-assessment tools
• To support any other duties by providing risk point of views

Education & Qualification

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as risk management, business, finance, or economics

Candidate pursuing Risk management certifications like Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) can be beneficial for demonstrating expertise and commitment to the profession.

Other relevant certifications may include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CRMA (Certified Risk Management Auditor)

Relevant Experience & Years of Service

Above two years’ experience in risk management

Knowledge of governance, risk frameworks and internal control

Technical Skills, Professional Knowledge & Competencies

Knowledge of risk frameworks and methodologies

Hands-on experience on risk management or audit of risk management

Good analytical, problem-solving skills and able to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and able to manage stakeholder well.

Attention to detail and ability to manage and follow up multiple tasks simultaneously.

Knowledge and experience in relevant software and tools, such as Microsoft Excel and risk management software