About KPMG in Malaysia's Governance, Risk & Compliance
As organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the need for strong governance, risk management, and compliance has never been more critical. KPMG Malaysia's Technology, Risk & Cybersecurity practice helps organizations navigate complex technology, cybersecurity, regulatory, and operational risks while enabling innovation and business growth. We work closely with clients to design and implement robust governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring emerging technologies are adopted responsibly and securely in an increasingly digital world.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Lead impactful engagements that help organizations strengthen governance, manage technology risks, and enhance regulatory compliance.
- Work with diverse clients across industries on emerging technology risk areas, including AI, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, IoT, cybersecurity, and resilience.
- Partner directly with Directors and senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making and executive-level advisory work.
- Be part of a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.
- Expand your professional network while contributing to business development and service innovation initiatives.
What Can You Expect
- Opportunities to lead and manage end-to-end client engagements from planning through delivery.
- Exposure to a broad range of projects, including regulatory compliance reviews, technology risk assessments, cyber risk advisory, third-party risk assessments, and governance framework development.
- A dynamic role that combines client engagement, project leadership, team management, and business development responsibilities.
- Continuous learning in evolving regulatory landscapes and emerging technologies.
- Collaboration with professionals across KPMG service lines to deliver integrated solutions and greater value to clients.
How Will You Make Your Mark
- Lead and deliver technology risk, governance, compliance, and cybersecurity-related engagements.
- Advise clients on security strategy, governance frameworks, information privacy, resilience, and compliance initiatives.
- Communicate complex technical findings to senior executives in a clear, business-focused manner and drive the adoption of best practices.
- Manage project delivery, stakeholder relationships, engagement quality, and team performance.
- Develop tailored proposals and solutions that address client challenges and business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements, strengthen security practices, and contribute to thought leadership within the practice.
- Build trusted client relationships and support business growth through networking and collaboration.
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
- More than 5 years of experience in technology audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, information systems, networking, operating systems, and risk management frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and working with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business insights.
- Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Prior experience within a consulting firm or professional services environment will be an added advantage.
What to Expect in the Selection Journey
- A Friendly Pre-Screening Call – We want you to feel empowered and informed throughout the process
- Interview Stage – Our recruitment team will reach out for an initial chat — nothing intimidating, just a conversation to get to know you better. If shortlisted, you'll be invited for an interview in one of the following formats: Virtual interview or Interview at the KPMG In Malaysia Office
Make it Count, Make the Difference.
Submit your application to KPMG In Malaysia's Governance, Risk & Compliance – Experienced Hire role today — your journey starts here.
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