Senior Manager, Risk Management

About Our Client

Our client is a market leader in the industry. Boasting on their revenue, global presence and huge clientele, our client is looking to remain competitive and they believe in hiring the best talent to produce the best results. Due to the aggressive development of the business, they are looking for a Senior Manager, Risk Management to further add value to the business from a risk perspective.

Job Description

As this role is essential to the organization, it is vital candidate comes with a track record of delivery and proven experience. Among the many responsibilities are listed below:

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Management Framework: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management policies and procedures, ensuring they align with industry best practices.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Drive internal initiatives to effectively manage and close risk events within established timeframes.
• Data-Driven Reporting: Produce regular reports for management and relevant governance bodies, providing valuable insights into risk profile and mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with and guide internal and external stakeholders on all matters related to risk management, fostering a culture of risk awareness.
• Risk Register Management: Maintain accurate risk and risk event registers, ensuring they adhere to internal procedures and provide a clear picture of potential threats.
• Portfolio Risk Monitoring: Continuously monitor both client and company equity portfolio risk in real-time, ensuring proactive risk mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Risk Modeling Expertise: Develop various risk models for equity products to better assess and manage potential financial exposures.
• Strengthening Risk Controls: Work to strengthen and improve Information Technology (IT) related risk management controls. This includes identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with hardware, software, networks, and cybersecurity threats.
• Control Assessments: Regularly assess the effectiveness and efficiency of technology internal controls, ensuring they meet regulatory expectations and best practices in areas like Risk Management in Technology (RMiT), Information Security, Data Security, Network Security, and Cybersecurity frameworks like NIST.
• Independent Risk Assessments: Independently perform technology risk assessments, identify control gaps, and propose risk mitigation strategies aligned with best practices within the Stockbroking and Fintech industry.
• Third-Party Vendor Risk: Evaluate the performance of Third-party vendor systems to ensure they meet risk management standards.
• Financial Loss Mitigation: Analyze security vulnerabilities and identify opportunities to close gaps, minimizing the risk of financial losses due to cyber threats.
• Domestic & Foreign Market Support: Provide risk management support for both domestic and potential foreign trading markets.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Senior Manager, Risk Management will be confident in leading from the front and be responsible for the growth of the company and must possess the below requirements;

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Risk Management, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, or a related field, with a preference for the stockbroking industry.
• Familiar with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to the stockbroking industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex risks and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulators.
• Ability to anticipate potential risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of e-stockbroking technology and its implications for risk and control measures.

What's on Offer

Being part of a leading company in Malaysia, you will be entitled to:

• Joining a fast growing company.
• A fast tracked career progression