The Regional Risk Manager will strategically support the Head of Risk in driving the future direction of risk practices across Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Cambodia. This highly analytical and seasoned professional will lead and manage the control environment for the region, serving as the authoritative voice that guides the business on crucial risk-return strategies, ensuring full compliance with the firm’s Risk Appetite and regulatory mandates. This role involves the deployment and optimisation of robust regional risk policies, advanced modeling techniques, and reporting structures to ensure the comprehensive management of emerging and forward‑looking risks.
Responsibilities
- Regional Risk Strategy & Execution : Partner with the Head of Risk to define and implement the strategic direction for risk management practices across Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Cambodia, ensuring alignment with Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Control Environment Leadership : Oversee, manage, and continuously optimise the regional control environment. Serve as the primary subject matter expert, providing guidance to the business on critical risk-return decisions.
- Policy Deployment & Compliance : Lead the deployment and maintenance of robust regional risk policies, ensuring comprehensive adherence to the firm’s defined Risk Appetite and full compliance with all multi‑jurisdictional regulatory mandates.
- Risk Modeling & Reporting Optimization : Drive the implementation and refinement of advanced risk modeling techniques and reporting structures to ensure the effective capture, assessment, and forward‑looking management of emerging risks across all regional portfolios.
- Stakeholder Risk Advisory : Act as the senior analytical professional responsible for synthesising complex risk data into actionable intelligence, providing strategic counsel to regional leadership and relevant committees.
Skills & Experience We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounts or equivalent.6 years & above of relevant experience in the banking / finance / investment industry (e.g., risk management, audit, compliance), with proven experience managing multi‑jurisdictional risk frameworks in Asia.Strong proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools, including Excel (e.g., pivot tables) and PowerPoint, is highly preferred.Expert understanding of regional regulatory landscapes within the operating territories.Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Strategy / Planning, and Administrative
Industries
Financial Services, Banking, and Market Research
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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