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Chief Risk Officer

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A leading public listed company operating in the consumer products, hospitality and energy is seeking for a Chief Risk Officer to champion enterprise-wide risk, compliance, and integrity initiatives that underpin strategic growth, robust governance, organisational resilience, and sustainable value creation.

What you'll do:

  • Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, integrity and sustainability strategies that support organisational growth, governance, resilience, and sustainability.
  • Drive the development of a proactive governance framework using nsights to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
  • Oversee enterprise compliance governance by monitoring adherence to laws, healthcare regulations, statutory obligations, and internal policies throughout the Group.
  • Head the Group Integrity function by managing fraud prevention initiatives, whistleblowing channels, ethics programmes, and conducting thorough misconduct investigations.
  • Collaborate closely with multiple functions across the organisation to influence stakeholders at all levels in adopting best practices for risk mitigation and compliance.
  • Establish effective communication channels for reporting risks and compliance issues while fostering transparency within the organisation.
  • Support transformation initiatives by integrating risk management principles into business processes for long-term success.

What you'll bring:

  • Over 20 years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, integrity functions, or internal audit within large-scale organisations.
  • Industry experience in consumer products, hospitality and energy would be preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels in complex environments.
  • Extensive experience engaging with Boards of Directors and Senior Management as an advisor on enterprise risk matters.
  • Demonstrated motivation to contribute actively to organisational transformation journeys focused on excellence.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to collaborate effectively with teams from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong analytical capabilities for interpreting data-driven insights relevant to governance frameworks.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by making a meaningful impact, please apply today by clicking on the link provided or drop me a note for a further discussion.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Internal Auditor

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Executive

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: JMMAJ9-9A1E47FA

Date posted: 19 May 2026

Consultant: Melvin Yong