Maloney succeeds Jack Ross after running as an assistant supervisor to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez for the beyond three years.
The former Scottish international has signed a three-and-a-1/2-yr contract at Easter Road.
"Shaun has been the standout candidate in the course of this method as his idea of soccer is absolutely aligned with ours and the history of this football club," said Hibs chief govt Ben Kensell.
"He believes in attacking, ownership-based soccer and has implemented it at the highest stage with Roberto Martinez at Belgium."
Hibs misplaced out narrowly to Celtic in the League Cup final on Sunday, taking place 2-1 at Hampden.
However, it is their league shape which noticed Ross sacked earlier this month.
The Edinburgh facet take a seat 7th in the Scottish Premiership having received simply in their final eleven video games.
