Head of Support & Special Projects - Group Risk Management

Job Descriptions:-To head GLR’s Support & Special Projects and assist Head of GLR on all matters including department self-audit and quality assurance of the department's handling of accounts via carrying out the following:-1. Portfolio/ account review and oversight of larger accounts requiring special attention, etc.2. Overseeing under-performing (UA) Wholesale Banking accounts/ Business Banking accounts as assigned by Head of GLR (including carrying out recovery /restructuring functions for said accounts in the best interest of the Bank) and meeting financial targets set by management.3. Oversight of the department's performance tracking & management reporting.4. Oversight of the department's Operational Risk Management & Compliance process.5. Oversight of optimizing department's resources (where applicable).Delivering yearly financial targets set by Management for assigned accounts in the portfolio.Reviewing and jointly approving periodic DCF analysis prepared by team members and Business RMs for impairment provisioning purposes.Tracking of Department's performance and KPILiaise with staff within GLR, Risk (and other relevant parties) to ascertain that proper governance has been adhered to for cases under the purview of this role.Liaise with internal staff, BB, WB, and Finance on behalf of GLR in the MIS Support role and other support functions.Liaise with Risk & Compliance on behalf of GLR within the Operational Risk and Compliance function.Report to various Committees and Boards on the GLR portfolio and performance.Liaise with and compile reports for external parties where relevant (e.g., BNM, external auditors, etc.).Obtain the required and relevant approval authority in all matters (e.g., recovery proposals, review reports, etc.).Oversee the department’s Operational Risk function, including KRI Reports, KCT, periodic Generic Key Control testing, BIA, BCP, Call Tree, and related activities.Plan and execute special projects related to impaired loans/financing as needed.Ensure internal and external compliance for GLR (including policy/guideline reviews where applicable and process improvements).Undertake ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Department.Keep abreast with best practices, regulatory requirements and industry developments in finance, restructuring and recoveryManage staff career development by grooming key staff for succession, including via staff IDPJob RequirementsDegree or Professional Qualification in Business, Finance, Commerce, or similar fields.Certified Credit Professional (CCP)Professional Credit Certification (PCC)Chartered Banker (CB)Other accreditation recognised by AmBank10 years and above Credit experience15 years and above Restructuring & Recovery experienceProficient in relevant regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and policiesProficient in both conventional and Shariah business & risk management matters