VP - Risk Analyst, Business & Operational Audit

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC in Kuala Lumpur invites talented risk analytics professionals to join our team focused on surveillance, controls, and regulatory reviews. You will analyse large data sets, apply ML methods, and communicate findings to stakeholders to strengthen risk oversight.

Ideal candidates bring proficiency in Python, SQL, and data engineering, plus the ability to lead cross-functional projects early in their career. We offer competitive pay and holistic benefits within a supportive, future-ready bank.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, machine learning, predictive analytics and data engineering.
• Proven ability to analyse large and complex datasets and develop automated solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to business stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating and leading cross-functional projects early in career.
• Strong learning agility and ability to quickly acquire new domain knowledge

Responsibilities

• Conducting surveillance reviews and testing of business controls across conduct, financial crime, and operational risk.
• Identifying emerging risk trends and control weaknesses through analytics and thematic reviews.
• Tracking and following up on risk issues and remediation actions.
• Supporting investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Escalating material findings and ensuring timely reporting to management.
• Driving continuous improvement in risk oversight and surveillance effectiveness

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Predictive analytics

Data engineering

Analytics

Communication to stakeholders

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting surveillance reviews and testing of business controls across conduct, financial crime, and operational risk.
• Identifying emerging risk trends and control weaknesses through analytics and thematic reviews.
• Tracking and following up on risk issues and remediation actions.
• Supporting investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Escalating material findings and ensuring timely reporting to management.
• Driving continuous improvement in risk oversight and surveillance effectiveness

• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, machine learning, predictive analytics and data engineering.
• Proven ability to analyse large and complex datasets and develop automated solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to business stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating and leading cross-functional projects despite being relatively early in his career.
• Strong learning agility and ability to quickly acquire new domain knowledge

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.