Director, Risk and Permanent Controls M/F

CACEIS; Asia; Presencial; PEN 271.370 - 407.055; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

World-class training program in financial services

Descripción de la vacante

CACEIS is seeking a Director for Risk and Permanent Controls in Lima, Peru. The successful candidate will oversee operational risk and compliance practices and lead a team of approximately 16 employees.

This role demands strong expertise in risk management with 10 to 15 years of experience and a collaborative approach to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

The position offers a competitive compensation package and is part of a diverse and inclusive culture dedicated to growth and excellence.

Formación

• 10 to 15 years of experience in 2nd Line of Defense, overseeing operational and enterprise risk.
• Experience working in a dynamic, high-stress environment.
• Strong business knowledge within Investor Services environments.

Responsabilidades

• Apply and develop the Operational Risk and Resilience Management Framework.
• Provide oversight to CACEIS Malaysia's risk management practices.
• Manage a team responsible for compliance monitoring.

Conocimientos

Risk Management expertise

Operational Risk & Compliance

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Director, Risk and Permanent Controls M/F

Business type

Types of Jobs - Asset Management

Complementary business types

Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security

Job title

Director, Risk and Permanent Controls M/F

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

The Director - Risks & Permanent Controls in Malaysia is accountable for providing independent and objective oversight of Operational Risks from the businesses in Malaysia. Partnering with the business, the role ensures the implementation of the Operational Risk Framework and fosters sound operational risk management practices in the region. As the Director, the individual will ensure that the Operational Risk Profiles for CACEIS Malaysia are accurate and fairly presented, ensuring the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies and appropriate resilience measures.

You will also oversee the Client Portfolio Compliance team which falls within this same segment of Support Function Business Line. Client Portfolio Compliance business line is in charge of CACEIS obligations in respect of its custodian function, including monitoring the compliance of client portfolios with current regulations, monitoring client cash flows and supervising the smooth functioning of the Management Company Client and its delegates.

What will you do?

• Apply, maintain and develop the Operational Risk and Resilience Management Framework in collaboration with the CACEIS central Risk function.
• Provide oversight to CACEIS Malaysia and ensure alignment with the Operational Risk & Resilience Management Framework.
• Lead or participate in Malaysian Entity risk governance bodies (local risk committee, local business committees – as appropriate).
• Review material and sensitive internal operational risk events and associated action plans. This includes deep‑dive report production for material incidents, monitoring through 2.1 and business on action plan closures and checking provisional reversal status.
• Actively participate in business initiatives and projects to help identify future and emerging risks.
• Coordinate the completion of Operational Risk scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with current and emerging risk regulations from the serviced locations.

Supplementary Information

• Review and implement 2.2 control plans for the Company. This includes the execution of control testing for 2.2 within the existing tool known as PCAT and prepare action plans for any unsatisfactory results.
• Monitoring and assessment of country risk and prepare the report together with the points indicated above for operational risk and PCAT results for local EXCO and board meeting.
• Responsible for the budget of the cost center allocated (meet the given budget / create the budget within the process).

Your work will also lead you to:

• Continue improving the operational risk management framework, taking into account the nature of growing risks (fraud, operational continuity, cybercrime, data theft/leakage or loss, stability of IT systems, …).
• Strengthen coordination with all control functions (1st Line of Defense/Compliance/Audit), locally and at the CACEIS Group level.
• Structure and organize self‑assessment methods and risk mapping for operational risks, as well as the processes for collecting and alerting incident data.
• Run & Build upon the ongoing Control Plan to identify weaknesses.
• Manage a team of approximately 16 employees who are responsible for monitoring the compliance of client portfolios with current regulations for activities outsourced to CACEIS Malaysia.
• Ensure permanent adequacy between resources (skills, equipment, etc.), organization and activity stakes.
• Responsible for the budget of the cost center allocated.

Geographical area

Asia, Malaysia

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

Experience

• 10 to 15 years of mixed experience in 2nd Line of Defence, overseeing operational and enterprise risk. This should include both practical applications in the different subject areas of the practice as well as leadership experience in the function.
• Experience working in a dynamic, high stress working environment. He/she must be able to work and deal with a multi‑faced and multi‑disciplinary corporate structure with strong personalities.
• Strong experience in Risk Management within the Second line of defense.
• Strong business knowledge (within Investor Services environments).

Required skills

• Ability to anticipate and identify risks and effective mitigants.
• Organizational skills with multitasking and prioritization capabilities.
• Agility to operate in matrixed and cross‑functional organizations.
• Excellent initiative in communication, collaboration and relationship skills to engage all stakeholders in constructive discussions and drive improvements. Curiosity and openness (towards new products, new technologies and new applications, legal, compliance, IT, etc.).
• Confidence to take ideas forward and challenge others.
• Proven ability to produce concise and effective presentations.

Technical skills required

Region: APAC

Working Hour: 9:00AM – 6:00PM

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Entity

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle‑office outsourcing and issuer services. CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024). By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.