Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Recovery Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

As a member of our FRM team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, providing tailored risk management solutions to businesses across various industries. Our services encompass credit, market, operational, liquidity and capital assessment and management. Additionally, you will delve into specialized areas such as Financial Modelling, Basel compliance, ICAAP, Finance and Treasury management, Hedge Accounting and Valuation of Financial Instruments, offering comprehensive support to both internal and external stakeholder within the firm.

You will leverage deep industry knowledge, advanced analytics and tools to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions that enhance our clients' risk management frameworks and processes. At PwC Malaysia, we offer an environment that fosters professional growth, continuous learning, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. By joining our FRM team, you will play a crucial role in helping organizations navigate the complexities of the financial landscape, developing policy, processes, and tools, improve their risk resilience, and achieve sustainable growth.

Take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the world of financial risk management with PwC Malaysia.

Job Description

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.

• Share and collaborate effectively with others.

• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.

• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.

• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.

• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.

• Build and maintain an internal and external network.

• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

• Build valuable relationships with external clients and internal peers

• Stay abreast of innovative client insights and support the leadership team to perform business development

Role specific description

• Financial Modelling: Analyse, and interpret data to support the design, implementation, refinement or validation of models for credit risk, market risk and operational risk including MFRS 9/IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model, Scorecards and Climate Risk related Stress Testing and modelling.

• Capital and Regulatory Compliance: Support clients in adhering to regulatory requirements, including Basel II/III, ICAAP, Stress Testing and support the development/review/validate of capital management plans and strategies, fund transfer pricing (FTP), and Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC) framework.

• Finance and Treasury Management: Assist in the analysis and valuation of treasury assets and liabilities, support internal and external stakeholders for hedge accounting advisory/review services and including 

• Risk Management: Support client in its implementation or review of risk management governance, framework, policies, measurement etc.

• Client Engagement: Establish effective working relationships directly with clients, contributing to discussions on financial risk management solutions.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with managers and other senior team members to deliver integrated risk management solutions. Mentor and guide junior associates.

• Learning and Development: Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills.

• Project Management Support: Manage smaller projects or workstreams within larger projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality services. Coordinate with team members and manage project resources effectively.

Skills, experience and attributes:

• Strong educational background in a related field e.g. Accounting & Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Statistics and Mathematics etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Possess good leadership skills and strong drive to excel professionally 

• Resourceful with experience working in team-oriented and fast-paced environments.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and VBA.

• Professional certifications (or currently undergoing) in FRM and CFA or any other related professional certifications will be added advantage

• Relevant experience in any of the following areas:

  • Financial Modelling - Model Development, Validation for ECL, Scorecards, Climate risks modelling

  • Risk and regulatory - Capital Management, Basel II / III, ICAAP, Stress Testing, FTP and RAROC

  • Finance and Treasury - Treasury Management, Hedge Accounting and Valuations

• Familiarity with SAS, Python and R programming language will be added advantage

Minimum years experience required

• 3 years minimal

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree - Actuarial Science

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date