Associate, Fund Payments & Treasury

VISTRA; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Leave entitlement

Mentorship program

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vistra in Malaysia is seeking an Associate to join the Payment & Treasury team, based in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru. You will support fund operations, cash management, and client-bank interactions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

You’ll work under strict SLAs, handle multiple tasks, and collaborate across teams. A degree in business or banking is required with strong English communication and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund operations, payments, cash management and treasury bank account handling.
• Strong knowledge of KYC documentation and processes.
• Excellent English communication and ability to manage client-bank relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set up and initiate payments and cash management in client portals or payment platforms following procedures.
• Coordinate with clients and banks on bank account opening, signatories, KYC reviews, and related tasks.
• Manage client cash book updates, capital calls and other duties assigned by Manager/Team Lead.
• Maintain day-to-day client relationships and respond to queries within SLA/TAT.
• Support timely completion of internal and external audits.

Skills

Fund Operations

Payments

Cash management

Treasury banking

KYC

Education

Degree in Business/Banking

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Associate. Reporting to the Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Payment &Treasury Department and its’ growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. The candidate is required to be involved in Fund Operations by manually setting up / initiating payment, cash management and remittance in the client’s online bank portal or payment platform by adhering to all implemented procedures and policies.


• 2. Assist and coordinate with client in their treasury bank account management and work closely with the both client and banks to manage end to end process of client bank account which includes bank opening, change of account signatories, I- banking users, bank KYC reviews, bank account closure and other bank related tasks assigned by the Manager/Team Lead.


• 3. Manage the client’s cash book updates, capital calls and any other tasks that is assigned by the Manager / Team Lead.


• 4. Manage day to day client relationship by attending to both client and bank queries in a professional and timely manner in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and Turn-Around Time.


• 5. Provide support to facilitate the on-time completion of internal and external audits.

Key Requirements:

• 1. Must be willing to be based in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru.


• 2. Experience in Fund Operations, especially in payments, cash management, and treasury bank account handling (e.g., opening accounts, updating signatories), with solid knowledge of KYC documentation.


• 3. Skilled in cashbook entries and capital call tracking.


• 4. Strong time management and multi-tasking skills; able to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.


• 5. Details oriented and highly focused.


• 6. Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• 7. A quick learner who is flexible and can adapt to changes easily.


• 8. Takes full ownership and responsibility for assigned work, with a strong focus on accuracy (zero-error mindset).


• 9. Must have excellent English communication skills to manage client and bank relationships effectively.


• 10. Has a positive, problem-solving attitude with the ability to think creatively.


• 11. A strong team player who works well in a dynamic environment and can collaborate across teams and departments.


• 12. Degree holder in Business Management or Banking or any other related field of study which is relevant to the key responsibilities.

Company Benefits:

• At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement, upon completion of the probation period.


• Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness reimbursement, and competitive leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.


• As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like job related such as ICSA, CPA, STEP, ACCA, MIA etc. in ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!