Assistant Business Immigration Manager

Fragomen; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fragomen in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Business Immigration Manager to lead a team of Senior Consultants and Consultants, delivering accurate and timely immigration casework. You will provide technical guidance, manage client expectations, and oversee visa application processes under Malaysian regulations.

The role includes training, mentoring, and ensuring compliance across client accounts. You'll build relationships with key contacts, drive case strategy, and report progress to clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in immigration, preferably with supervisory/managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for Malaysia visa types.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise staff, including mentoring and performance management.
• Review instructions for new cases and identify issues that may impact immigration formalities.
• Manage complex cases, prioritize workload, and ensure timely output.
• Provide direction using extensive knowledge of business immigration matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in meetings/business reviews.
• Oversee case intake, troubleshoot issues, establish case strategy, and client reporting.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Immigration expertise

Team leadership

Client service mindset

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

## Assistant Business Immigration ManagerApply: MY-Kuala Lumpur: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-027563**Job Description****About the role**This position requires you to be an immigration subject matter expert and support the Manager in leading a team of Senior Consultants, Consultants and other team members to ensure that all cases are processed in an accurate and timely manner. You will provide technical immigration guidance to team members, strategic immigration advice and compliance services to the Firm's client base, manage clients' expectations and escalations. You will be responsible for training, guiding and supervising team members as well as advising on Malaysian immigration regulations, procedures and policy, including managing visa application processes for clients. You will maintain communication and relationships with key client contacts and ensure they are kept informed on progress throughout the application process.**Key responsibilities*** Train new employees and directly or indirectly supervise staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.* Review instructions and information for each new case, identify key issues that may impact immigration formalities and address these with the client.* Demonstrate excellence in managing complex cases and ensuring team's work output is accurate and timely by prioritizing cases and monitoring workload.* Provide direction to the team using extensive knowledge of business immigration case matters.* Strengthen and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, contribute to client meetings and business reviews and assist with the successful delivery of the team’s output of work.* Work with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy.* Proactively address client escalations, lead high touch calls, and provide accurate and relevant client reporting.* Perform a wide range of varied case related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters.* Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance (e.g., complete mandatory training such as Data Privacy, follow Client Protocols, etc.).**Requirements*** Minimum 7 years' experience in immigration, preferably with supervisory/managerial experience* Possess strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of Malaysia visa* A client service mindset, attention to detail and desire to achieve a high level of productivity* Strong analytical and judgement skills* Good facilitation and communication skills* Ability to contribute to positive work environment, effectively collaborate and promote teamworkAt Fragomen, we offer excellent training and the opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable professionals and immigration specialists in a collaborative and global environment.Finding the right person is very important to us. We hope that finding the right place is important to you.**Interested? Apply now. Don't forget to include your CV and cover letter.***All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‐assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‐making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.*