Senior Specialist, Risk Culture Modelling

7 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia RHB Banking Group Full time

About the role

We are looking for an analytical and forward-thinking Senior Specialist, Risk Culture Modelling & Insights to join our Group Risk team at RHB Banking Group. In this role, you will be instrumental in strengthening the Bank's risk culture framework through research, data-driven insights, and engagement strategies. You will play a key role in assessing, monitoring, and enhancing risk culture across the Group, including regional offices, while providing valuable insights to senior management and the Board.

What you will be doing

  • Conduct research on regulatory expectations and peer benchmarking to identify best practices in assessing and cultivating risk culture.

  • Source and analyse qualitative and quantitative data across the Group to identify risk culture themes and insights for senior management and Board reporting.

  • Develop and maintain Risk Culture dashboards, aligning key metrics with market best practices.

  • Define and measure behaviours that reflect strong risk culture values and principles.

  • Design and implement the Risk Culture Programme, ensuring clear, measurable outcomes and milestones.

  • Independently assess progress using defined maturity parameters and report findings with supporting evidence to the Board.

  • Conduct enterprise-wide risk culture interviews and design bespoke risk culture surveys as needed.

  • Work closely with key stakeholders to define what constitutes good and poor risk culture across the enterprise, and develop targeted communication strategies and action plans.

  • Participate in risk forums and committees to advocate and advance the risk culture agenda.

  • Design and facilitate risk culture education and activation sessions, and provide input into learning materials, including the Bank's e-learning programme.

  • Collaborate with Group HR to integrate risk and reward principles into the remuneration and incentive framework.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal risk culture initiatives and engagements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.

  • 5–8 years of experience in risk management, organisational culture, behavioural insights, or related disciplines within the financial services industry.

  • Strong analytical skills with experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

  • Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level culture or change management programmes.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels including senior management and the Board.

  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory expectations surrounding risk culture.

  • Proficiency in developing dashboards and reports using data visualisation tools is an advantage.

  • A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple teams and regions.

What we offer

At RHB Banking Group, we cultivate a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. You'll have the opportunity to shape the organisation's risk culture journey, influence behavioural outcomes across the Group, and contribute to building a strong and sustainable risk culture. We offer competitive remuneration, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

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