Associate, Fund Payments & Treasury

Vistra; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Mentorship program

Professional membership fees

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Vistra invites an Associate to join the Fund Payments & Treasury team in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru. The role covers fund operations, payments, cash management, and client-bank interactions to deliver accurate treasury services for regional clients.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work arrangement after probation, offering comprehensive medical/dental coverage, wellness benefits, and professional development support to help you grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Must be based in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru and eligible to work in Malaysia.
• Experience in Fund Operations, payments, cash management and treasury banking tasks.
• Solid knowledge of KYC documentation and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with fast-paced delivery.
• Excellent English communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and initiate payments in client portals / platforms following procedures.
• Coordinate treasury activities with clients and banks for end-to-end processes.
• Manage the client's cash book updates and capital calls as assigned.
• Handle client and bank inquiries professionally within SLA/Turn-Around Time.
• Support internal and external audits to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Fund Operations

Cash Management

KYC Documentation

English Communication

Time Management

Multitasking

Detail Oriented

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Banking

Tools

Online Banking Portal

KYC Systems

Job description

Job Title: Associate, Fund Payments & Treasury

Posting Start Date: 9/23/26

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!