Opus Asset Management Hiring! Full Time Executive – Risk, Governance - Fund Operations in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 6,000 - Ricebowl

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Or related disciplines

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant working experience.
• Candidates with exposure to Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Accounting, Fund Operations, or Operational Controls are encouraged to apply.

Fresh graduates with strong internship experience may also be considered. 

Preferred Experience

Exposure in one or more of the following areas:

• Internal Audit
• Risk Management
• Operational Risk
• Governance
• Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Accounting or Finance Operations
• Fund Operations
• Process Review and Process Improvement
• ISO Management Systems

ISAE 3402 or Control Framework Reviews 

 Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Knowledge of risk management and internal control concepts.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized and methodical work approach.
• Good follow-up and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive learning attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate:

• Has foundational knowledge in Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Governance.
• Enjoys structured documentation and control-related work.
• Understands the importance of risk management and internal controls.
• Is comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Has strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
• Is able to balance operational responsibilities with project-based assignments.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Executive to support Risk Management, Governance, Internal Control, and Fund Operations activities.

The successful candidate will assist in risk and control monitoring, governance-related initiatives, documentation management, operational reviews, audit coordination, and fund operations support. This role offers exposure to business processes, internal controls, risk management frameworks, and operational excellence initiatives within a regulated financial services environment.

The ideal candidate should possess an accounting, audit, risk management, or business-related background and enjoy structured documentation, control-related work, and stakeholder coordination.  

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance

• Support risk management and governance activities across the organization.
• Assist in maintaining risk registers, risk assessments, and mitigation action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding risk issues and remediation activities.
• Assist in preparing management reports, risk dashboards, and governance updates.
• Support governance meetings and maintain records of action items.

Internal Control & Audit Support

• Assist in reviewing operational processes and internal controls.
• Support control testing and documentation exercises.
• Coordinate audit requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Track audit findings, observations, and management action plans.
• Follow up with stakeholders on remediation progress and closure status.
• Support internal and external audit activities where required.

Documentation & Process Management

• Prepare, review, and maintain policies, procedures, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Support documentation update exercises and version control requirements.
• Assist process owners in reviewing and improving operational workflows.
• Ensure documentation is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.

Fund Operations Support

• Assist in fund operations and operational monitoring activities.
• Support reconciliations, operational reviews, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate information requests with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining operational records and supporting documentation.
• Investigate operational discrepancies and escalate issues where necessary.

Project & Continuous Improvement

• Support departmental and cross-functional projects.
• Assist in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in user testing, process review, and implementation activities.
• Maintain project trackers, action logs, and status reports.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing controls and streamlining processes.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance

• Support risk management and governance activities across the organization.
• Assist in maintaining risk registers, risk assessments, and mitigation action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding risk issues and remediation activities.
• Assist in preparing management reports, risk dashboards, and governance updates.
• Support governance meetings and maintain records of action items.

Internal Control & Audit Support

• Assist in reviewing operational processes and internal controls.
• Support control testing and documentation exercises.
• Coordinate audit requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Track audit findings, observations, and management action plans.
• Follow up with stakeholders on remediation progress and closure status.
• Support internal and external audit activities where required.

Documentation & Process Management

• Prepare, review, and maintain policies, procedures, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Support documentation update exercises and version control requirements.
• Assist process owners in reviewing and improving operational workflows.
• Ensure documentation is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.

Fund Operations Support

• Assist in fund operations and operational monitoring activities.
• Support reconciliations, operational reviews, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate information requests with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining operational records and supporting documentation.
• Investigate operational discrepancies and escalate issues where necessary.

Project & Continuous Improvement

• Support departmental and cross-functional projects.
• Assist in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in user testing, process review, and implementation activities.
• Maintain project trackers, action logs, and status reports.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing controls and streamlining processes.