Director, Sales & Distribution — FX, Gold & Digital Platforms

CIMB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB in Kuala Lumpur seeks a senior leader to drive SFF Business revenue across Malaysia, with accountability for FX, structured FX and gold/commodity assets. You will set strategic priorities, lead product and system innovations, and ensure performance against franchise objectives.

The role requires building a strong compliance and risk governance framework, monitoring regulatory developments, and collaborating with Consumer, Private Banking, Financial Institutions, Transaction Banking, Group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in finance or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in banking/financial institutions.
• Experience in FX, Structured FX, gold investments and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of FX, cross-border transfers, derivatives and gold products.
• Knowledge of regulatory landscape and risk controls.
• Experience in negotiations, partner onboarding and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SFF Business across Malaysia with revenue targets.
• Establish a strong compliance, audit and risk governance framework.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments and identify opportunities/risks.
• Drive strategic priorities and product/system innovation to improve CX and offerings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Banking and Technology teams.
• Model leadership, develop talent and contribute to group priorities.
• Represent the business in internal/external meetings and present updates.

Skills

FX knowledge

Gold/commodity products

Regulatory risk controls

Pricing models

Cross-border transfers

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in Finance/Business

PPKM Certification

ACIFMAM / AICB certification preferred

Tools

System integrations

Digital platforms

Job description

CIMB in Kuala Lumpur seeks a senior leader to drive SFF Business revenue across Malaysia, with accountability for FX, structured FX and gold/commodity assets. You will set strategic priorities, lead product and system innovations, and ensure performance against franchise objectives.

The role requires building a strong compliance and risk governance framework, monitoring regulatory developments, and collaborating with Consumer, Private Banking, Financial Institutions, Transaction Banking, Group