Manager, Governance & Training (Operational Risk Management)

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad seeks an experienced Manager for Governance & Training within its Group Risk Management division. Based at the Bank Islam Head Quarters in Kuala Lumpur, this full-time, on-site managerial position oversees the Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework, governance structures, training programmes, and Shariah compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain the Group's ORM framework, policies, and guidelines across all entities (including BIMB Invest and BIMB Securities), designing and operationalising processes and tools for group-wide implementation, particularly Risk Loss Event Management and Reporting (RLEMR) systems.
• Strengthen ORM capabilities in line with Basel II sound practices for operational risk supervision and Bank Negara Malaysia's Risk Weighted Capital Adequacy Framework, incorporating market best practices.
• Manage timely data submission to the CAFIB and ICAAP units, monitor Risk Appetite Statements (financial and non-financial), and ensure compliance with regulatory capital requirements for operational risk.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the ORM Governance & Training team.
• Conduct training needs assessments, design and deliver ORM curriculum covering Shariah principles and business continuity, and evaluate training effectiveness across risk controllers, coordinators, and staff.
• Research and benchmark industry ORM best practices, recommending strategic improvements to the bank's risk management approach.
• Ensure the bank and its subsidiaries comply with internal and regulatory ORM requirements through consultative support to business and support units.
• Foster a group-wide risk-aware culture, embedding operational risk management principles across the organisation.
• Monitor significant operational risks through ORM tools, maintaining exposure within acceptable levels and implementing corrective controls.
• Maintain ORM reporting integrity to management committees (ORCC, MRCC, BRC) and the Board, escalating critical operational risk matters.
• Collaborate on Shariah compliance and risk management in partnership with the Shariah Risk Management (SRM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) teams, ensuring adherence to Shariah laws and principles.
• Support business and support units at non-financial risk (NFR) events and perform assigned duties to maintain policy and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent presentation skills
• Analytical mindset with deep understanding of process risk and control frameworks
• Team player committed to delivering high-quality work on schedule
• Influential interpersonal skills and strong business acumen
• Ability to multitask with meticulous attention to detail and strong numerical literacy
• Manager-level experience in operational risk or related governance functions

What's Offered

Competitive remuneration package (specific salary to be discussed during recruitment). Apply through Bank Islam's talent community portal (Requisition ID 7246).