First Level Executive, Financial Development& Surveillance | LINK & BNM Offices

Bank Negara Malaysia; Kuala Terengganu; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a First Level Executive for the Financial Development & Surveillance unit. This role involves implementing policy surveillance strategies, advocating for financial initiatives, and enhancing public awareness on financial issues. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 2 years of experience in financial development or related fields, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in financial development or related departments.
• Professional certifications are advantageous.
• Experience in Economics, Regulatory, or Monetary Stability Group is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective policy surveillance and thematic research.
• Maintain strategic collaborations with regional stakeholders.
• Execute communication and education strategies.

Skills

Policy Surveillance

Strategic Communication

Advocacy

Research

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree in economics, finance, banking, accounting, or related fields

Job description

First Level Executive, Financial Development & Surveillance | LINK & BNM Offices

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The Associate Executive / Executive of the Financial Development & Surveillance (FDS) unit at BNM Regional Office is responsible for implementing strategies for policy surveillance and policy implementation, providing front-line insights to line departments and the Bank’s management.

The role also involves assisting the Manager in developing and executing effective strategies for advocacy, strategic communications, and education within the region.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Policy Surveillance and Thematic Research: Implement effective policy surveillance to gather financial development intelligence at the regional level. Assist in formulating strategies and conducting policy surveillance for timely insights, and undertake thematic research on policy or structural issues, which could lead to policy proposals.
2. Targeted Advocacy: Maintain strategic collaborations with regional stakeholders (e.g., economic agents, financial service providers, government agencies, regulatory bodies, NGOs) to promote JLPB’s initiatives and the Bank’s outcomes. Develop mechanisms to track advocacy program progress, ensuring alignment with KPIs, and influence stakeholders to implement key financial development initiatives (e.g., e-payments, social finance, foreign exchange).
3. Strategic Communication and Education: Execute and evaluate communication and education strategies, prepare relevant materials, and enhance public awareness and literacy on the Bank’s strategic agenda and financial development issues.
4. Redress and Advisory: Address financial concerns from stakeholders, handle inquiries, appeals, and complaints against FSPs, and analyze market conduct issues for policy review.
5. Operational Efficiency: Improve administrative functions like budgeting, procurement, learning & development, and database management. Support managers in training, risk management, and organizational safety & health, fostering continuous improvement in productivity and capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Academic Qualifications: Degree in economics, finance, banking, accounting, or related fields. Professional certifications are advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in financial development or related departments within the Financial Stability Group. Experience in Economics, Regulatory, or Monetary Stability Group is a plus.

Additional notes: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Assessment Questions

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Bank Negara Malaysia is committed to promoting monetary and financial stability and fostering a sound financial sector, emphasizing talent development and career growth opportunities.