Dynamic Assistant Vice President at Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, adept in business continuity management and risk compliance. Proven track record in enhancing governance processes and conducting impactful training sessions. Skilled in incident reporting and vendor governance, driving organizational resilience through strategic initiatives and effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President - BCM
Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad (MAHB)
Kuala Lumpur
12.2021 - Current
Overall lead of the department, governance, and process improvements:
Perform the role of BCM Risk Secretariat and presenter by preparing and reviewing the Minutes of Meetings, Matters Arising, Agenda, and submission of business units for the quarterly Business Continuity Management Committee meeting.
Serves as the primary reviewer for Etiqa Singapore and Etiqa Labuan BCM documentation.
Assist in the annual reviews of the Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, and Department Business Continuity Plan.
Organize annual BCP, and Branch BCP exercises to ensure preparedness.
Conduct annual dry-run exercises to evaluate Crisis Management Team effectiveness.
Primary coordinator for IT and non-IT incident escalation and management across the organization.
Facilitate internal training sessions to promote staff awareness, engagement, and governance.
Coordinate the approval process of the staff's remote access application to ensure business continuity for critical processes.
Support the HOD with audits, regulatory responses, and other governance-related tasks, such as department strategic initiatives, risk landscapes, and risk appetite statements, etc.
Assistant Vice President
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
01.2021 - 12.2021
Reviewed documents during vendor onboarding to ensure compliance with standards.
Conducted annual reviews of existing vendor documentation for accuracy and relevance.
Maintained and updated outsourcing register to reflect current operations.
Prepared materials for Outsourcing Working Group Committee meetings and circulated minutes prior to each meeting.
Submitted Outsourcing Plan to BNM within three months of each financial period.
Compiled monthly KRI and reports requested by Regional Office or Parent Bank.
Tracked progress on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
Developed materials for submission to ORMCC, RMC, and Board of Directors.
Manager
Eastspring Investments Berhad (EIB)
Kuala Lumpur
05.2018 - 01.2021
Coordinated quarterly Risk Management Committee meetings, preparing reports and collecting materials from departments.
Submitted monthly Key Risk Indicators to Regional Head Office for Operational Risk Management.
Produced quarterly Operational Risk Management reports for Head Office review.
Managed quarterly submissions of Model, UDA, and RPA Register to Head Office ORM.
Notified Head Office ORM of operational risk incidents within 14 days and reported trends to RMC semi-annually.
Conducted annual attestations on compliance with Prudential Group policies.
Facilitated new staff inductions and provided annual training for existing personnel.
Manager
Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad (HLM Takaful)
Selangor
05.2014 - 05.2018
Conducted annual training on Enterprise Risk Management, reviewing key risks and reporting findings to committees.
Coordinated Business Continuity Plan exercises and Business Impact Analysis, presenting results to oversight committees.
Monitored outsourcing engagements and external party interactions, providing reports to relevant committees.
Reviewed compliance with BNM/MTA guidelines, identifying operational gaps and recommending corrective actions.
Submitted ORION reports to BNM in a timely manner while tracking departmental incident submissions.
Performed due diligence according to AML/CFT Framework requirements and reviewed notifications from Financial Intelligence System.
Oversaw regulatory reporting compliance with various authorities, including BNM and PIDM, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Managed product risk assessments focusing on compliance, market conduct, and third-party risks for Takaful products.
Senior Executive - Treaty
AmGeneral Insurans Berhad
Wilayah Persekutuan
05.2013 - 04.2014
Supported Manager in overseeing, analyzing, and documenting Treaty Exposures, Quarterly MNRB VC and MNRB Auto Fac Report, monthly closing for XOL and delivering departmental report.
Senior Executive - Facultative
AmGeneral Insurans Berhad
Wilayah Persekutuan
02.2012 - 04.2013
Supported Manager in overseeing, analyzing, and documenting underwriting assignments, business portfolio, CAB payments status, monthly Departmental report, Facultative Exchange Business Report, Non-qualifying reinsurers Report, and Monthly Report on Facultative Exposure.
Senior Executive - Risk Mgmt & Corp. Devt.
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Limited
Wilayah Persekutuan
06.2008 - 01.2012
Assisted the HOD in the following activities:
Monitor, review, and report on new business proposal forms against Anti-Money Laundering Checklists of the United Nations and LOFSA.
Prepare the quarterly report for the internal service level agreement, monitor/report the company-wide balanced scorecard and risk management with QRadar software, and report to the Management Underwriting Committee/Board.
Liaise with stakeholders and prepare for AM Best and Fitch Rating Agencies for the company’s annual Financial Strength Rating (FSR).
Assist in the Company’s 3rd Strategic Planning (2010-2014), Risk Management Committee Secretariat.
Prepare slides presentation for, e.g.,. Shareholders' Meeting, Risk Committee Paper on 'Company's Policy in Doing Business with Sanctioned Countries (Iran).
Executive – Treaty
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Limited
Wilayah Persekutuan
08.2001 - 06.2008
Assisted the manager in the risk assessment of incoming reinsurance proposals, prepare the XOL Rating Module based on training given by an in-house lecturer, assess reinsurance businesses from overseas, including Indonesia, India, and Pakistan, and conduct a special assignment on the performance review of Indonesian treaties.
Computer Lab Assistant
Ball State University
Indiana
08.1998 - 07.1999
Supported students in resolving computer-related inquiries and managing computer lab operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Ball State University
Indiana, United States of America
06.1999
Associate American Degree (AAD) - Actuarial Science
MARA Community College
Pahang, Malaysia
05.1997
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
MARA Junior Science College
Pahang, Malaysia
07.1995
Skills
Business continuity management
Risk management and Compliance
Information risk and privacy
Incident reporting
Vendor governance
Complaint resolution
Audit processes
Board paper coordination
Regulatory compliance review
Agent misconduct oversight
Reporting and analytics
Anti-money laundering (AML)
Financial intelligence systems (FINS)
FATCA and CRS compliance
Underwriting treaty and facultative
References
Mazli Abdul Mutalib, Head, Risk Management, Sun Life Malaysia, 019-260 5006
Khairil Anuar Mohd Anuar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Co-opbank Pertama Malaysia Berhad, 012-288 5554
Personal Information
Age: 47
Ethnicity: Malay
Notice Period: 3 Months
Date of Birth: 11/23/77
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Islam
Affiliations
Participated in the Etiqa Got Talent Competition 2021, and managed the band to secure third place in the overall competition
Assisted with the department's annual activities, e.g. Jamuan Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the MC and Entertaintment Coordinator of the event
Accomplishments
Project leader for the establishment of a second alternate site at Etiqa Subang Jaya Branch for the preparation of prolonged business disruption or interruption at primary sites, i.e. Head Office and 1st alternate site at Etiqa Twins, which was successfully completed in August 2024
Responsible for the documentation enhancements of the joint Business Continuity Plan (BCP) with outsourcing service providers in 2023. Subsequently, in 2024, the BCM team was able to provide evidence of the service providers' participation for the BNM – 2024 Audit Review
Responsible for the implementation of the Incident Escalation Playbook across MAHB Group entities in Malaysia, including Labuan, and Singapore
Played a key role in the company’s risk management activities, i.e. Annual risk control self-assessment (RCSA), i.e. Challenge/refresher sessions with 17 individual departments
Responsible for the ongoing improvements of the department processes, e.g. established Key Risk Indicators register, website and removable device exception register, and document checklist of vendor onboarding and annual due diligence documentations
Improved the department's Information Risk Compliance Self-Assessment (CSA) results from 65% in 2017 and maintained an average result of 99% in 2018 and 2019
Collaborate with the IT Security Department for the annual participation of the Securities Commission (“SC”) Capital Market Cyber Simulation (“CMCS”) Exercise, and improve the Company’s results from 17% in 2018 to 69% in 2019. The result in 2019 exceeded the industry average results, i.e. 59%;
Languages
Malay
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Islamic Banking and Financial Institute of Malaysia (IBFIM) - 2018 Fundamental Certificate in Takaful (FCT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Vice President - BCM
Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad (MAHB)
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Vice President
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
01.2021 - 12.2021
Manager
Eastspring Investments Berhad (EIB)
05.2018 - 01.2021
Manager
Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad (HLM Takaful)
05.2014 - 05.2018
Senior Executive - Treaty
AmGeneral Insurans Berhad
05.2013 - 04.2014
Senior Executive - Facultative
AmGeneral Insurans Berhad
02.2012 - 04.2013
Senior Executive - Risk Mgmt & Corp. Devt.
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Limited
06.2008 - 01.2012
Executive – Treaty
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Limited
08.2001 - 06.2008
Computer Lab Assistant
Ball State University
08.1998 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Ball State University
Associate American Degree (AAD) - Actuarial Science