Full Time AVP-Associate, Risk Management - Operations Jobs, in Maybank Investment Banking Group - Maukerja

Maybank Securities is a leading brokerage house and investment bank in ASEAN. Maybank Securities provides services in corporate finance, debt markets, equity capital markets, derivatives, retail and institutional securities broking and research.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Operations professional to join our team in supporting overnight risk monitoring and control activities across cash and leveraged trading across a range of products.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the firm's risk exposure through the timely monitoring of client positions, management of margin and credit limits, execution of risk mitigation measures, and escalation of significant risk events. The role requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic market environment.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Monitoring & Exposure Management

• Monitor client leveraged positions, margin utilization, financing exposures, and trading activities across trading platforms.
• Identify potential risk events, margin deficiencies, and limit breaches and take appropriate action in accordance with approved risk procedures.
• Perform daily surveillance of client portfolios to ensure compliance with established risk parameters and controls.
• Monitor market developments and assess potential impacts on client exposures and portfolio risk.

Margin & Limit Management

• Review and approve or escalate client trading and financing limit requests in accordance with delegated authority and risk policies.
• Assess client risk profiles, portfolio concentration, collateral adequacy, and exposure levels when evaluating requests.
• Maintain and update client limits, risk parameters, and trading controls within relevant trading and risk management systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely implementation of approved risk decisions.

Risk Control & Escalation

• Investigate risk exceptions, unusual trading behaviour, and operational incidents.
• Execute risk mitigation measures, including margin calls, trading restrictions, account suspension, or liquidation activities where applicable.
• Escalate significant risk issues and breaches to management promptly and provide concise risk assessments and recommendations.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all risk actions and decisions.

Reporting & Governance

• Produce exception reports, and management reporting on a timely basis.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, operational procedures, and risk governance frameworks.

Requirements & Experience

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated ownership of risk monitoring, escalation, controls, and decision-making responsibilities.
• Good understanding of financial markets, securities trading, risk management principles, and operational controls.
• Knowledge of leveraged trading, margin financing, credit risk, margin calls, liquidation processes, and exposure management would be advantageous.
• Experience within brokerage, private wealth, margin lending, financing, or prime brokerage environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with trading platforms, Risk Management Systems, brokerage platforms, or related front-to-back-office systems would be advantageous.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.