Associate Director, Project and Transformation M/F

Crédit Agricole Group; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset servicing is seeking a Head of Unit in Putrajaya. This senior role involves implementing strategic visions, managing a diverse team, and driving continuous improvement within the organization. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, financial management skills, and a commitment to quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to manage large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in strategy implementation and resource allocation.
• Strong financial acumen, particularly in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Implement the strategic vision for the business line.
• Manage team performance and ensure resources are aligned.
• Anticipate risks and enhance the quality of service.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Resource Management

Risk Management

Process Optimization

Job description

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

The Head of unit is in charge of a specific scope of activity within a business line or support function at a local level (branch). He/she is responsible for defining priorities, goals and roadmap for his/her unit in line with his/her management guidelines. He/she also ensures that the strategic objectives translate into concrete achievements.

What will you do?

Strategy Implementation

• Implement the strategic vision of his/her business line within his/her scope of responsibility and identify the required means and resources
• Ensure the successful outcome of his/her activity roadmap

Human Resources Management

• Manage directly several managers / team managers, contributors and/or a large or complex team (e.g. experts, multicultural, multi-country, multidisciplinary resources)
• Ensure permanent adequacy between his/her resources (skills, equipment, etc.), organization and activity stakes
• Promote synergies and encourage the support of actors with different logics or priorities
• Responsible for the budget of the cost center allocated (meet the given budget / create the budget within the process)

Activity Management

• Define the organization of his/her unit and the distribution of roles & responsibilities
• Build and arbitrate the budget of his/her unit
• Anticipate and manage risks within his/her scope of responsibility
• Develop, enhance and follow quality of service
  May represent the company externally

Production

• May be required to take over part of the operational activities of his/her unit

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and share market stakes and client expectations
• Propose new ideas and/or projects to improve activity performance or to meet new business challenges
• Encourage permanent review of process chains & prioritize proposals for process optimization