What is the opportunity?

Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work.

Our client has a processing centre of operational excellence supporting 10 countries across three geographical time zones employing a Global Operating Model to maximise efficiencies across times zones and supports a 24/5 operational capability. The objectives for Malaysia are to enhance the scalability of their global operations, improve service quality via their ‘centres of excellence’ and to implement/leverage standardised processes globally.

This role supports the business risk and monitoring framework by providing advisory to front office. This role also conducts monitoring and surveillance activities to ensure business unit is in compliance with programs to prevent or identify illegal, unethical, or improper business practices.

What will you do?

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on front office key controls, suitability and surveillance and other control reviews
• Perform reviews and assessment on the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls
• Escalate non-compliance findings to stakeholders and follow up on remediation to ensure proper closure, before issuing management reports
• Conducting monitoring and surveillance activities relevant to business unit.
• Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developing corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and providing general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Assess feasibility and implementation implications for new controls, processes and products
• Maintain updated business risk management procedures and processes, as well as promoting risk culture by providing advisory and training to Front Office on key controls
• Support business in both internal and regulatory audits and other initiatives

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Cantonese speaking, reading and writing.

• 2 to 8 years of related experience preferably in Wealth Management or Business Risk Management within the banking industry

• Prior experience in performing surveillance on investment suitability/fraud related areas or in compliance/audit function an advantage

• Knowledge in MAS/SFC/HKMA regulatory requirements.

• Experience in managing multiple competing deadlines and manual processes in a fast pace environment.  

• Candidates with extensive and relevant experience may be considered for a more senior role.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge in MAS/SFC/HKMA regulatory requirements.
• Strong excel, macro and report presentation skills
• Experience in managing multiple competing deadlines and manual processes in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

Our client thrive on the challenge to be their best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. Our client care about each other, reaching their potential, making a difference to their communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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