Position overview
As the Head of Risk, Integrity and Governance, you will be responsible to cultivate a high level of risk awareness culture within the organization as well as drive intended initiatives, fostering an environment that values integrity and ethical conduct. You will also work with the Liaison Officers within the Group and related companies to manage risk across all operational areas within the organization.
This role requires a strategic thinker with a preferred background in compliance, and risk management in
the construction and utilities sector as well as a commitment to developing and implementing
comprehensive strategies to mitigate risks and uphold ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership and Strategy
? Lead risk assessment processes, identifying and prioritizing key risks to inform strategic decision-making.
? Oversee the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Process to maintain uniformity in risk management practices across the subsidiaries within the Group and incorporate it seamlessly into existing decision-making processes.
? Collaborate with senior management to ensure alignment of integrity and risk management initiatives with the organization's strategic goals.
2. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
? Identify and assess key risks, evaluate internal controls, and recommend improvements to enhance the organization's risk management and control processes.
? Collaborate closely with Risk Liaison officers and all business functions of the covered subsidiaries to ensure comprehensive identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of both operational and strategic risks.
? Initiate and manage risk related training sessions when necessary to ensure competency.
? Continuously assess risk awareness, delivery, effectiveness, and impact to support the organization's sustainable and resilient growth.
? Incorporate the Corporate Liability Provision under MACC Act into the Risk Management Operation.
3. Anti Bribery and Anti Corruption (ABAC)
? Promote, strengthen and monitor the anti-corruption and integrity culture value, initiatives, research, studies, campaigns and practices for the subsidiaries within the Group.
? Stay abreast of the latest developments on relevant international ABAC standards and best practices, and able to integrate and implement ABAC policies within the organization.
? Continuously review and manage the implementation of the ABAC policies and guidelines as well as provide training internally based on the relevant guidelines to ensure high level of competency amongst the Risk Liaison officers within the Group.
? Guide and provide prompt and accurate advice, guidance and operational support on issues concerning risk identification, protection oversight, fraud prevention and response in the context of the ABAC policy.
? Responsible for continuous review and management of the Whistleblowing mechanism within the Group.
4. Compliance and Integrity
? Develop and drive the implementation of a robust compliance program for the organization.
? Continuously monitor and review the effectiveness of the organization's Risk Management Framework and policies, and implement change when necessary to ensure compliance with the regulatory standards.
? Lead investigations into allegations of misconduct, fraud, and other integrity-related issues.
? Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance and integrity matters, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
? Experienced in reporting key findings in relation to enterprise risk management plans and business continuity plans to senior management and key stakeholders.
? Monitor Key Risk Indicators and the progress of risk mitigation plans, providing appropriate reporting to governance and management committees.
? Conduct external risk reporting to stakeholders so as to ensure compliance to corporate governance and ABAC policy
? Able to drive and implement internal audit initiatives, to ensure the effectiveness of the risk management policies and compliance efforts.
6. Continuous Improvement
? Stay abreast of industry trends and developments in integrity and risk management practices.
? Promote the use of technology and data analytics to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the ERM and ABAC process.
? Conduct benchmarking of the organization's risk management practices against the industry leaders to identify areas for improvement and potential enhancements.
Qualifications
? Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Forensics or equivalent.
? Professional risk certification such as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Professional (GRCP)would be an added advantage.
? Other relevant professional certificates in Integrity, Compliance, Law, Risk or Fraud Management is desirable.
? Minimum of 15 years of working experience in governance and compliance, risk management, legal or any other relevant experience.
? Experience in construction and the utilities sector is preferable. Additional experience in oil & gas, services or property sectors would be an advantage.
? Strong knowledge in Integrity & Governance, Risk & Compliance, Legal and Fraud Management and Investigation.
? Exhibits significant credibility and integrity, supported by effective stakeholder management skills, advanced analytical proficiency, and extensive familiarity with Risk, Integrity & Governance,
regulatory standards, business operations, and the organization's value chain.
? Possess good interpersonal and communication skills as well as a strong command in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Location Based
Willing to be based in Kuching, Sarawak.