Yee Ching Yap
About Yee Ching Yap
Yee Ching Yap is a Senior Risk Advisory professional at Deriv, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in Accounting and Finance, she has contributed to risk identification and business investigations to enhance company operations.
Work at Deriv
Yee Ching Yap has been employed at Deriv since 2017. Initially, she served as an Internal Auditor for two years in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, where she focused on assessing the company's internal controls and risk management processes. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Risk Advisory, where she has been working for five years. In 2020, she was promoted to Senior Risk Advisory, a position she has held for four years. In her current role, she participates in projects aimed at identifying potential risks and issues prior to their implementation, and she provides guidance to her teammates to support informed decision-making within the company.
Education and Expertise
Yee Ching Yap holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of the West of England, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance and Investment from the same university in 2015. Prior to her university studies, she attended SMK Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, where she studied Business and achieved the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) in 2009. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in financial analysis, risk management, and business operations.
Background
Yee Ching Yap's professional journey began in 2017 when she joined Deriv as an Internal Auditor. After two years in that role, she moved into Risk Advisory, where she has since developed her expertise in risk assessment and management. Her work involves conducting investigations into suspicious or high-risk areas to protect the business and add value. She has been actively involved in assisting the company in making informed decisions regarding business processes, technology, and operations.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Deriv, Yee Ching Yap has contributed to various company projects aimed at identifying potential risks before their release or implementation. Her role in conducting investigations into high-risk areas has been crucial in safeguarding the company’s interests. Additionally, she has played a significant part in providing guidance and advice to her team, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Risk Advisory department.