Manager, Group Risk Management

Job Summary

The Group Risk & Compliance Manager plays a key role in supporting the Board and Management in overseeing risk management activities across all companies within Zaiyadal Group of Companies and its subsidiaries. This includes identifying and assessing risks, collaborating with risk stakeholders to develop action plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective communication with Management and the Board of Directors. Additionally, the role encompasses oversight of Group Policies and Procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act). The position also provides advisory and support services for risk management initiatives within PITECH Group and ZSB Group of Companies, which are responsible for allocating resources to execute these functions within their respective entities. Furthermore, the role serves as the Internal Audit Administrator.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Risk Management Oversight

• Assist the Board and Management in overseeing, monitoring, and reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s risk management framework, policies, and practices using risk management software.
• Develop, review, and update frameworks, policies, and procedures related to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
• Evaluate and challenge risk scorecards, risk registers, responses, and action plans.
• Present quarterly risk reports to the Corporate Risk Management Committee (CRMC), Group Executive Director (GED), and Board Risk Management Committee (BRMC).

2. Risk Integration and Monitoring

• Promote and integrate risk management principles into the Group’s Policies and Procedures.
• Identify and assess risks through interviews and workshops across all functions.
• Collaborate with risk owners and Heads of Departments to determine risk treatments and develop action plans.
• Monitor the progress and review the effectiveness of action plans, proposing improvements where necessary.

3. Compliance Management

Act as the documentation controller for Group Policies and Procedures.

Ensure compliance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act).

4. Internal Audit Support

• Act as the administrator and liaison with outsourced Internal Auditors for internal audit activities.
• Initiate and coordinate the internal audit plan and schedule.
• Receive, compile, and manage internal audit reports.

5. Committee and Reporting

• Serve as Secretary for CRMC, BRMC, and GED meetings, including preparing minutes and relevant reports.
• Provide reports requested by CRMC, BRMC, and GED as required.
• Develop and establish the department’s annual balanced scorecard.

6. Departmental Operations

• Manage and oversee the Group Risk & Compliance operations to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.

JOB SPECIFICATION

1. Basic Qualification : Bachelor Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics or any other discipline
2. Professional Qualification : Any member of a professional body such as risk, accounting or internal audit would be an added advantage.
3. Experience : Minimum 10 years
4. Skills :
5. Strong interpersonal and people skills.
6. Ability to analyze information from conversations, reports, and observations to identify potential risks that could impede the Group’s objectives.
7. Highly critical, analytical, and detail-oriented.
8. Capable of challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change.
9. Possesses solid commercial acumen and a sound understanding of financial matters, including current accounting standards.
10. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys technical challenges, applies sound judgment in task planning and execution, and consistently meets deadlines.
11. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
12. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to suit various audiences and achieve desired outcomes.
13. Proficient in managing complex and conflicting priorities with efficiency and ease.