Head of Risk Management and Compliance

Company: A Government-Linked Financial Agency.

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess risk analyses on financing proposals, providing recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Evaluate the impact of financing structures on overall risk and support decision-making for management and the Board.
• Monitor and strategize financing portfolio mechanisms to reduce non-performing loans, providing insights and recommendations.
• Conduct Watchlist meetings for accounts showing early warning signs and recommend improvements.
• Develop methodologies for credit risk assessment and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee post-approval and post-disbursement reviews, ensuring accurate analysis before presenting to authorities.
• Analyze domestic and global market conditions and their implications for financing growth.
• Provide insights on asset and liability management and liquidity positions.
• Foster employee development and maintain a high-performance culture.
• Develop and standardize operational risk policies, monitor key risk indicators, and prepare reports for the Risk Management Committee.
• Ensure adherence to Shariah compliance in all operations and review relevant SOPs as needed.
• Lead the development of business continuity plans and recovery strategies.
• Prepare the annual business plan for the risk management division.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Islamic Finance.
• Certification as a Certified Integrity Officer (CeIO) is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in risk management within banking or financial services.
• Strong leadership experience is essential.

• Competitive remuneration package.