Team Lead Risk Analytic Intelligence & Surveillience CFS R & P

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holistic benefits

Learning opportunities

Equal opportunity

Job summary

OCBC in Malaysia is seeking a Business & Operational Audit professional to strengthen risk governance, improve processes, and deliver actionable recommendations across operations. The role emphasizes data-driven insights and effective risk mitigation.

You will lead risk surveillance, collaborate with Internal Audit and Compliance, and communicate complex findings clearly to senior management, supporting timely closure of issues and overall operational resilience.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or business
• At least 3 years in audit or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance risk surveillance methodologies and analytical models.
• Monitor and track identified risk indicators, alerts, and flagged cases to ensure timely follow-up and resolution by relevant stakeholders.
• Reviewing and validating the quality and effectiveness of risk assessments and investigations.
• Collaborating closely with Internal Audit, Compliance, and business units to ensure timely closure of audit findings, compliance observations, and control gaps.
• Escalating significant risk issues and emerging trends to management to facilitate informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation.
• Driving data-driven risk intelligence initiatives to strengthen the Bank's overall risk oversight and governance capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Risk management

Data analytics

Communication

Accountability

Regulatory balance

Education

Degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Surveillance tools

Job description

Business & Operational Audit

As a Business & Operational Audit professional at OCBC, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the bank's operations and risk management. You will work closely with various stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance the bank's overall performance. This role is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving and are passionate about driving change.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a deep understanding of the bank's operations and risk management processes. You will need to be able to identify areas for improvement and develop effective audit plans to address these risks. You will also need to be able to communicate complex findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

What you do

The Team Lead Role Is Responsible For

• Maintaining and continuously enhancing risk surveillance methodologies and analytical models.
• Monitoring and tracking identified risk indicators, alerts, and flagged cases to ensure timely follow-up and resolution by relevant stakeholders.
• Reviewing and validating the quality and effectiveness of risk assessments and investigations.
• Collaborating closely with Internal Audit, Compliance, and business units to ensure timely closure of audit findings, compliance observations, and control gaps.
• Escalating significant risk issues and emerging trends to management to facilitate informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation.
• Driving data-driven risk intelligence initiatives to strengthen the Bank's overall risk oversight and governance capabilities.

Key Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging risks from complex datasets.
• Proven leadership capabilities to manage stakeholders across multiple functions and drive timely risk remediation actions.
• Deep understanding of risk management, AML, compliance, operational risk, and market conduct surveillance frameworks.
• Experience in data analytics, intelligence gathering, surveillance systems, and risk reporting.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to present complex risk matters clearly to senior management.
• Proactive, highly accountable, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements, business objectives, and operational effectiveness in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, or business administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in audit or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth, and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.