Assistant Manager, Digital Wealth Solution and Project

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle for various digital wealth projects. The candidate will define project scopes and deliverables, manage teams and budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders. A degree in a relevant field and experience in project management within the financial services industry are essential. Join us to make banking simpler and more efficient for customers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex technology projects, including system implementations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven experience in project management within the financial services or wealth management industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for digital wealth projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Communicate project status updates to stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Investment, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Overview

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us…

Functional (job responsibilities)

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure, for various digital wealth and system projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies.
• Manage project teams, including internal resources and external vendors, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Communicate project status updates to stakeholders regularly, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, including product managers, IT developers, and operations teams, to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet their needs.
• Ensure projects adhere to established methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively, optimizing cost and efficiency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in the digital wealth space.

Organizational (organizational responsibilities)

• Build up banks wealth products into digital solution
• Ensure the project is executed on timely basis.
• Work closely with Product Manager and other key stakeholders to furnish detail requirement internally and externally.

Education/Qualification

• Degree in relevant fields such as Business, Finance, Banking, Investment, Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field, digital marketing, digital product management or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex technology projects, including system implementations and upgrades.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Experience

• Proven experience in project management, specifically within the financial services or wealth management industry

Special Skills

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.