Senior Manager, Risk

2 days ago

Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia BTI Executive Search Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance Assurance is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance over the organisation's risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal control environment. This role leads the design, execution, and reporting of assurance reviews, ensuring risks are effectively managed and compliance obligations are consistently met across the business. The position partners closely with functional leaders to strengthen governance, recommend enhancements, and drive a strong risk-aware culture.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance & Review Activities

  • Lead and execute risk, compliance, and control assurance reviews across all business units and functions.
  • Develop the annual assurance plan based on enterprise risk assessments and regulatory priorities.
  • Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, and identify gaps, weaknesses, or emerging risks.
  • Provide clear, concise, and actionable recommendations to address control deficiencies.

Risk & Compliance Governance

  • Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
  • Support the enhancement of risk management frameworks, policies, methodologies, and governance structures.
  • Ensure alignment with AML/CFT, PDPA, cybersecurity, operational risk, and other relevant regulatory obligations.

Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with business stakeholders to provide guidance on risk mitigation and compliance expectations.
  • Present assurance findings and risk insights to senior leadership and relevant committees.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the business while remaining independent in assurance assessments.

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement in risk management and compliance processes.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices to anticipate impact to the organisation.
  • Lead thematic reviews, deep dives, and special investigations where required.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
  • Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRMA, CISA, CFE, FRM).

Experience

  • Minimum 8–12 years of experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or regulatory assurance.
  • Strong understanding of risk frameworks (e.g., ERM, operational risk, AML/CFT, technology risk).
  • Demonstrated experience leading assurance engagements and managing stakeholders at senior levels.

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