VP, Risk Strategy Analyst, Risk Mgmt | Kuala Lumpur, MY

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional to manage and oversee risk management frameworks and policies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in risk reporting and strong communication skills for effective interaction with senior stakeholders. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, timely reporting, and fostering a robust risk culture within the organization.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in risk reporting and policy drafting.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Skills to articulate thoughts clearly in verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate the timely reporting and tracking of Risk Appetite Statements.
• Monitor and implement initiatives to grow Risk Culture within the Bank.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Finance/Business Management

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Upkeep of risk management related policies/frameworks.

To ensure that all related risk management policies/frameworks are consistent with Group counterparts but also suited to local business requirements and local regulations.

To ensure annual review conducted timely and accurately.

• Risk Appetite Framework
• Risk Governance Framework
• Risk Culture and Conduct Risk Framework
• Risk Appetite Statement

Upkeep and monitor the Bank's Risk Appetite Statement (RAS).To coordinate and work with Business Unit (BU)/Support Unit (SU) to ensure timely reporting/tracking of:

• Monthly Entity RAS dashboard
• Monthly BU RAS dashboard

To perform annual review of the Bank's RAS according to the Group's guidelines but adapted to suit local business requirements and local regulations.

Implement and monitor growth of Risk Culture within the Bank via various risk culture tools (dashboards, thematic discussion packs, etc,).

To work with the Risk Culture Champions within the Bank in implementing initiatives launched by Group

To update Risk Culture dashboard for submission to Group and local tier 2 committees.

• Half-yearly Risk Culture & Conduct Risk dashboard

Upkeep and maintenance of the Recovery Plan (RCP).

To ensure RCP is reviewed annually, accurately, remains relevant to current local business practices and compliant to local regulations.

To ensure close collaboration with various units across the Bank in the upkeep of the RCP.

Provides Secretariat support for the Risk & Capital Committee (RCC)

To provide secretariat and coordination support for RCC meeting.

To follow through with relevant stakeholders on all actionable matters arising from RCC decision / discussion.

Job Requirements

• Preferably degree holder in Finance/Business Management with minimum 5 years of related experience in risk reporting and risk policy drafting / maintenance.
• Confident and able to interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate thoughts clearly.
• Good team player, able to work as part of a dynamic, results oriented team.
• Diligent, yet agile and creative in developing ideas and solutions to problems.
• Able to plan and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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