969 Financial Risk Manager jobs in Malaysia

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Role Overview

As a Finance Risk Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving Lenovo's finance risk management framework. You will drive the development of risk management playbooks, standardize risk processes, and ensure effective governance across all finance functions. This role requires a strong understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, as well as experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and embedding a robust risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Framework Governance

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive finance risk management framework and playbook, aligned with COSO ERM principles and Lenovo's business objectives.

• Establish clear risk ownership, roles, and responsibilities (RR) across finance, ensuring accountability and escalation protocols.
• Coordinate with the central risk governance team to ensure consistency with corporate risk management policies and guidelines.

• Lead annual reviews and updates of risk policies, procedures, and delegated authorities (DOA/SOD).

• Risk Identification, Assessment Reporting

• Identify, profile, and assess financial risks (credit, operational, compliance, fraud, etc.) using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Drive the linkage of risk insights (e.g., QFDP findings) with financial planning, accounting, and business strategy.
• Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards for regular reporting to finance leadership and executive committees.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance checks.

• Risk Process Controls

• Standardize end-to-end risk management processes, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, reporting, and escalation.

• Facilitate risk deep-dives and scenario analysis on emerging risks, supporting crisis management and business continuity planning.

• Ensure robust control frameworks are in place, with regular testing and validation of process control points.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration Advisory

• Partner with Group FPA, Group GEM, Treasury, AR, Legal, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure risk processes are embedded across all finance operations.

• Provide risk management advisory for new system implementations, business initiatives, and corporate projects.

• Support cross-functional training and awareness programs to promote a culture of risk management and compliance.

• Continuous Improvement Technology Enablement

• Leverage technology and data governance tools to enhance risk analytics, monitoring, and reporting.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned and post-incident reviews into the risk management cycle.

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Overview

PwC Malaysia Kuala Lumpur is hiring for the role of Manager - Financial Risk Management. Join to apply for the Manager - Financial Risk Management role at PwC Malaysia.

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to PwC guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education: (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field Of Study Required: Degrees/Field Of Study preferred

Certifications: (not specified)

• Examples of required and optional skills include leadership, coaching, client management, communication, data analysis, and related competencies listed in the posting.

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Professional Services

Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Business Recovery Services

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education
(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications
(if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date

Overview

We’re currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within Risk & Compliance in the Financial Services industry.

Contract: 12 Months (Renewable based on performance)

Working Hours: Normal Business Hours

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Interested candidates, please send your updated resume to:

• Manage 2–3 concurrent cross-functional projects , including migration and centralisation of AML services across business units and enhancements to eGRC systems (Compliance & Risk functionalities).
• Drive end-to-end project delivery , aligned with business and regulatory priorities
• Lead stakeholder engagement across Business, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Vendors
• Manage project planning , resource allocation , and budget tracking
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively
• Provide governance and reporting to executive leadership
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management within Financial Services
• Proven success in business project delivery (not tech/engineering/construction)
• Hands-on experience in Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory projects
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in regional or global matrix organizations is a strong advantage

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Contract
• Job function : Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Project Management
• Industries : Banking, Insurance, and Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds

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Summary

As a member of the Group Information Security and Governance (GISGD), CISO office, this role involves overseeing the implementation and execution of the Group's Technology Risk Management (TRM) policies, guidelines, methodologies, and initiatives. The position is responsible for maintaining the IT Risk Framework, ensuring its associated controls are effectively managed and reported. Additionally, the role involves planning, managing, and implementing IT Risk Governance processes, including the development and identification of comprehensive governance activities to mitigate and manage IT-related risks across the Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and evaluate risks to support the execution of the IT risk management strategy.

• Develop, maintain, implement, and enforce frameworks, policies, and guidelines to establish strong governance of IT risk and compliance.

• Ensure that all policies and procedures are aligned with and compliant with regulatory requirements.

• Promote a culture of IT risk awareness by ensuring stakeholders understand risks and actively contribute to the IT risk management process.

• Continuously monitor IT risks and provide actionable insights to stakeholders to ensure the IT risk management plan remains effective.

• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within business processes, associated data, and supporting capabilities to aid in evaluating IT risk.

• Facilitate and review the Technology Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) to ensure effective risk identification and mitigation.

• Ensure governance and oversight of various entities and technology workstreams to ensure compliance with internal, industry, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for new technologies, processes, products, services, and projects to evaluate associated risks.

• Coordinate and perform periodic technology and cybersecurity risk assessments, including due diligence for third parties or outsourcing providers.

• Manage and conduct ad-hoc or annual information security reviews to evaluate and enhance current security practices.

• Collaborate with business units and support teams to interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance on technology risk-related matters.

• Challenge the adequacy and effectiveness of technology and security controls to ensure alignment with best practices and risk mitigation goals.

• Provide consulting on technology risk and security, conducting assessments for new business initiatives or the adoption of new technologies.

• Work closely with the second and third lines of defense, and other risk management functions, to foster continuous improvement and governance of the risk environment.

• Develop and deliver technology and security risk reports and dashboards tailored to various audiences, including senior management and board committees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computing, Information Systems or any related domains.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Information Security, Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance within technology-related domains.

• Experience in the financial or banking industry is preferred.

• Solid understanding of technology risk regulatory requirements (e.g., BNM Risk Management in Technology, Guidelines on Data Management and MIS Framework, etc.) and industry standards such as ITIL, SANS, NIST, ISO 27001/2.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

• A clear analytical mindset with a solid grasp of emerging technology developments and risk management frameworks.

• Highly results-oriented with the ability to work independently and efficiently.

• Familiarity with risk assessment activities, including IT projects, Cloud, and new IT products or services.

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.