Independent Non-Executive Director (INED)
This is a licensed and well-established financial institution with a strong market presence, committed to prudent risk governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable value creation. The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and plays a critical role in supporting financial stability and responsible growth.
What you'll do:
As an Independent Non-Executive Director, you will serve on the Board and provide independent oversight across strategy, risk, and governance matters. With a particular emphasis on risk management and credit risk, you will bring constructive challenge and sound judgment to Board deliberations, ensuring that risk appetite, capital discipline, and governance frameworks remain robust and forward-looking.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of board-level governance experience and deep expertise in risk management, particularly credit risk, within a regulated financial institution. You are recognised for your ability to balance strategic thinking with prudent risk oversight, and to engage constructively with regulators, fellow Board members, and senior management.
- Provide independent oversight and challenge on enterprise risk management, with a strong focus on credit risk, portfolio quality, and risk appetite.
- Contribute to the formulation and review of strategy, capital management, and risk governance frameworks.
- Serve actively on Board Committees, particularly Risk Committee, and where relevant, Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees.
- Oversee the effectiveness of credit policies, underwriting standards, stress testing, and risk controls.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) guidelines and relevant financial services legislation.
- Support the evaluation of senior management performance in relation to risk management, controls, and governance outcomes.
- Bring an external, independent perspective that promotes transparency, accountability, and sound governance.
What sets this company apart:
This institution is known for its disciplined approach to risk, strong governance culture, and long-term commitment to financial resilience. The Board values independent thinking, diversity of experience, and high standards of integrity, making this a meaningful opportunity to contribute at a strategic level.
What's next:
If this opportunity aligns with your background and board aspirations, we would welcome your application.
Please apply by clicking the link or emailing your profile to sammie.sam@robertwalters.com.my
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
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
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Compliance
Industry: Banking
Salary: Fee Fixed - 150k
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Location: Kuala Lumpur
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 110PJ4-A348868C
Date posted: 28 January 2026
Consultant: Sammie Sam
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