
Senior Manager, Risk Assurance
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for conducting second line assurance reviews or other ad hoc assignments and ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Provide strong technical and managerial leadership in reviews of asset/ investment management related processes.
- Drive data analytics efforts and/or automated testing on assurance activities
- Regular engagement with business partners to be aware of key changes and new initiatives
- Keep abreast of emerging internal and external risk trends as well as industry best practice for areas of coverage that can be applied in recommendations to stakeholders
- At least 7-8 years of internal audit or second line assurance experience gained at a multi-national Asset management / Unit trust / Mutual fund / Investments company, including data driven auditing experience. Candidates having compliance, investment, operations or sustainability risk management capability preferred.
- Technical skills in key fund management related processes such as investment & dealing, trade compliance, sales & marketing, and financial crime (including AML, ABC and fraud), Sanctions.
- Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, compliance, and auditing standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proven skill to synthesize complex technical concepts into plain language for non-specialist audiences.
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Strong team player.
- Demonstrates personal initiative, strives to innovate, and build best practice.
- A continuous learner with a growth mindset who is open-minded and able to adapt to different circumstances.
- Prior experience working in a regional office environment would be highly advantageous.