AFFIN Group

Director, Investment Banking Risk Management

AFFIN Group  •  Malaysia (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Create the future with Affin! ​​You too can make a difference.

We continuously innovate to transform our financial services landscape - making banking better and easier. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. Here, you don’t just stay at the forefront of the industry – you can make a difference too.

This role is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of risk within the Investment Banking, Securities, and Strategic Investments businesses. The incumbent will ensure adherence to the Bank’s risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and governance standards, while providing strategic risk insights to support informed decision-making. This position plays a key role in strengthening risk culture, balancing risk and return, and safeguarding the organisation.

Job Accountabilities

1. Risk Monitoring & Compliance

  • Oversee daily risk exposures across trading, underwriting, investment, and treasury activities
  • Ensure compliance with internal risk policies, limits, and regulatory requirements (BNM & Securities Commission)
  • Review and escalate risk breaches, exceptions, and irregularities in a timely manner
  • Identify emerging risks and strengthen proactive risk detection processes
  • Assess risks associated with new business strategies and ensure alignment with risk appetite

2. Reporting & Analysis

  • Deliver accurate and timely risk reports to senior management, Board, and regulators
  • Analyse exposure trends, limit utilisation, and market developments
  • Present risk insights and recommendations to relevant governance forums

3. Governance, Frameworks & Methodology

  • Ensure robust risk governance standards and oversight across the organisation
  • Develop and enhance risk frameworks, methodologies, and control processes
  • Drive the implementation and adoption of risk management practices across business units

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

  • Engage effectively with senior management and Board members on risk matters
  • Collaborate with front office, operations, finance, legal, and compliance teams
  • Provide advisory on risk implications for new products, transactions, and strategic initiatives

5. Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis

  • Lead and support stress-testing exercises and scenario analysis
  • Assess potential impacts under adverse market conditions
  • Recommend mitigation strategies and contingency plans based on findings

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, market risk, credit risk, or treasury risk management.
  • Strong analytical capability with expertise in risk evaluation, reporting, and financial markets.
  • Deep understanding of BNM and Securities Commission Malaysia regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven experience interacting with senior management and governance committees.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex risk processes, and influence stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, PRM, or ACCA are highly advantageous.
  • Strong proficiency in risk management systems, financial analytics, and data tools.
  • Experience in developing risk frameworks, models, and stress‑testing methodologies
AFFIN Group

About AFFIN Group

Incorporated on 23 October 1975, AFFIN Group proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary in 2025—a milestone reflecting five decades of steadfast dedication to growth, innovation, and financial excellence, aligned with its vision to be the Most Creative and Innovative Financial Company in Malaysia.

Affin Bank Berhad (“AFFIN BANK”) 197501003274 (25046-T) operates as the financial holding entity of Affin Islamic Bank Berhad (“AFFIN ISLAMIC”) 200501027372 (709506-V), Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad (“AFFIN HWANG”) 197301000792 (14389-U), Affin Moneybrokers Sdn Bhd (106666-U). Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad and Generali Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad are affiliated companies of Affin Bank Berhad.

AFFIN Group provides an array of financial products and services catering to individual, enterprise, commercial, and corporate clients. The focus market segments are categorised under essential business units such as Community Banking, Enterprise Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, and Investment Banking. For more information, please visit https://www.affingroup.com.

AFFIN BANK and AFFIN ISLAMIC are members of PIDM.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
affingroup.com
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