CB & IB Ops - Head, Trade Finance & Lending Operations – Vice President

Deutsche Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned manager to oversee Trade Finance & Lending Operations. The individual will drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster team development, requiring over 15 years of banking experience. Key skills include Trade Finance knowledge, effective communication, and risk management. This role promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Corporate group insurance

Free counseling

Comprehensive leave benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant banking experience with knowledge and experience in an operations environment.
• Deep experience in Trade Finance Operations is essential along with familiarity with local regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage Trade Finance & Lending Operations with goals and plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Business, and branches.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficiency in operations.

Skills

Trade Finance Operations

Banking experience

Attention to detail

Innovative approach

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Organizational skills

Job description

Details of the Division and Team

Trade Finance & Lending Operations is mainly responsible for oversight and management of Trade Finance operations and Lending operations team and has an expert or deep understanding of the business, process, product and regulation.

The role is also responsible for driving transformation and continuous improvement, leading programmes or projects. The role also manages and foster relationships with various stakeholders and/or vendors. The role creates robust management and team structures through rigorous recruitment & people development initiatives, ensuring the team is positioned well to execute a high standard of delivery and results within a controlled environment.

The individual has accountability for budgets, risk control framework, vendor relationship and cost management. The role ensures that key process and risk indicators, controls, service level agreements and vendor management are adhered to and evidenced; this includes creating a strong culture of risk mitigation and management.

What we will offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect

• Flexible work arrangement

• Corporate group insurance

• EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work-life resources

• Comprehensive leave benefits

Your key responsibilities

• Manage/ Supervise Trade Finance & Lending Operations. Oversee development and execution of objectives, plans and policies within an operational context.

• Translate business strategy/requirements into operational plans & ensure that new capabilities/services required by the business are delivered.

• Proactively collaborate with all colleagues across other Operations, Business and other branches.

• Drive continuous improvement activities for area of accountability leading to operational efficiencies

• Responsible for all Audits, Regulatory reporting and Compliance with all internal & external regulations

• Manage an environment in which all people can develop and apply their talents. Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports and others in the organization

• Drive the achievement of high performance of individuals through effective career management, succession planning and development within the function and career development, as appropriate.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant banking experience with knowledge and experience of working in an operations environment.

• Deep Experience in Trade Finance Operations is a must along with familiar with local regulations

• Individual having knowledge of Single Customer Exposure limit, BASEL II etc. would be preferred

• A high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail

• Innovative approach to work (eg. Design thinking) and continuously identify and implement process improvements

• Structured & determined approach to work, a willingness to take ownership of problems and an effective communicator/presenter

• Able to affectively assess and mitigate program risks and dependencies

• Able to work well, apply sound judgment and make timely decisions under pressure

• Proactive and self-driven, who appreciate the challenging and dynamic business within a matrix organization

• Highly organized and agile,

• Hands on mentality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and fluent in both written and verbal

• Financial Services understanding will be ideal.

How we’ll support you

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• Coaching and support from experts in your team

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. See what we do.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.