The purpose of this position is to ensure effective operational risk practices, governance, and leadership at CACEIS Malaysia. The Risks and Controls Director oversees operational risk and controls, including audits and client scrutiny, across all business lines. The role involves supporting crisis management, risk assessment, and remediation, ensuring alignment with CACEIS Group policies. It includes working with 1st Line Risk and Control owners to identify, assess, monitor, and report operational risks, while challenging them on the adequacy of their controls. The position ensures harmonized risk practices across regions and adapts strategies to mitigate risks effectively.

The Director will:

·         Lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of operational risk practices aligned with group standards, providing independent oversight of CACEIS’s risk profile and appetite.

·         Work closely with the CACEIS Consulting team and 1st line risk and control owners to enhance processes, assess risks arising from transformation programs, and support the implementation of effective controls.

·         Provide guidance on risk responses and ensure key controls are optimized for production.

·         Support senior management, including the CEO and Managing Directors, by ensuring adherence to global risk governance standards.

·         Provide comprehensive reporting to local and group executives, follow up on mitigation actions, and substantiate evidence for issue resolution.

·         Directly report to the Local Entity’s CEO and functionally to the Group Manager CACEIS Risks and Controls, collaborating with the Functional Head of Unit Risks and Controls and local department heads to provide updates and insights across both local and group entities.

·         Manage risk and control practice communications, including status reports to executives and stakeholders, and provide senior management with timely updates on specific risk exposures while contributing to governance on risk-related matters across entities.

·         Oversee people management, operational risk and control programs, and ensure the effective execution of the CACEIS group business resilience program.

·         Provide support for crisis management, assess the maturity of risk practices, and offer guidance and training to improve execution across all business lines.

·         Build and lead a high-performing Risks and Controls team, fostering a strong culture, setting clear goals, and developing succession plans. Provide ongoing motivation, performance feedback, and training, while, driving diversity, and maintain employee engagement.

·         Support the Group Risks and Controls team in fostering a culture of safety, stability, accountability, transparency, and prudent risk management across the organization.

·         Provide expert guidance to key stakeholders on risk issues within their business lines and advise on appropriate risk responses.

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.

·         Relevant university degree preferably risk management, finance or business related.

·         Relevant risk qualification preferred but not essential.

·          Preferably 8-10 years’ experience in the financial industry.       

·         Comprehensive business knowledge – structure, processes, procedures and technology.

·         Risk Identification & Assessment.

·         Risk Monitoring and Reporting.

·         Risk Control and Mitigation.

.         Facilitation Skills.

·         Change management skills.

·         Communication management & plans.

·         Analytical skills.