Head of Risk Management

Fast growing banking institution looking for a Head of Risk Management!

Your new company

A fast‑growing digital‑first financial institution offering modern banking solutions is expanding its leadership team, providing the opportunity to help shape risk strategy within a technology‑driven, forward‑looking business.

Your new role

This role is responsible for leading and strengthening the enterprise‑wide risk management function within the group. It provides independent oversight across enterprise, credit, operational, liquidity, and emerging risks, while advising senior leadership and the board on risk exposure and appetite. The position plays a key role in shaping risk governance, enhancing controls and reporting, ensuring regulatory alignment, and building a strong risk culture that supports long‑term, sustainable growth.

What you'll need to succeed

To ensure your success in the position, you will ideally possess:

  • Extensive leadership experience managing risk within regulated financial environments

  • Solid understanding of lending products alongside a forward‑looking approach to digitalisation and innovation

  • Deep understanding of how risk governance operates at senior management and board levels

  • Demonstrated capability to design, scale, and lead a robust risk function aligned with business growth

What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with:

  • Competitive compensation package including a competitive performance-based bonus structure and consistent career development

  • Opportunities to work with a market leading team within the Financial Services industry

  • Excellent career support and leadership training

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ashley.tan@hays.com.my. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Ashley Tan at Hays on +60378906274 for a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Audit, Risk and Compliance. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Banking and Financial Services
Ref:
1286454

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Ashley Tan, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-7890 6274

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