RXM - Asst Manager/Senior Exec Operational Risk

A leading international bank is seeking an Assistant Manager, Operational Risk to join their team in KL.

What you'll do:

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust operational risk management framework across the bank including fraud risk management and business continuity planning to safeguard the bank’s interests while supporting healthy business growth.

• Promote a strong risk management culture and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and guidelines.
• Serve as the secretariat for BCMC to oversee BCM-related matters.
• Formulate, review, update, and implement operational risk assessment methodologies aligned with the bank’s size, nature of business, and risk profile.
• Measure and monitor operational risk exposures using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Prepare quarterly risk reports and conduct risk detection exercises when necessary.
• Develop, implement, and maintain BCP policies and procedures, including annual risk assessments and Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to identify threats and prioritize recovery efforts for critical functions.
• Organize staff training on business continuity awareness and coordinate communication strategies during disruptions.
• Act as the submission officer for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Operational Risk Reporting (ORR).
• Provide guidance to departments by developing comprehensive operational risk policies and collaborating with teams to map processes, identify risks, and address control weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain fraud prevention policies, conduct annual risk assessments, and organize staff training programs to enhance fraud awareness and effectiveness.
• Review and propose for the bank-wide BCM, operational and fraud risk appetite setting (revision) and risk limit on an annual basis

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting, or related field; professional certification in risk management (e.g., AICB) is a plus.
• At least 6 years of experience in operational risk management or business continuity within banking/financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, business acumen, and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Effective communication skills in English and/or Mandarin (written and verbal).

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level through this Asst. Manager, Operational Risk role.

Apply today by clicking on the link!

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