Head, Disbursement

Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Disbursement to oversee all disbursement activities and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the banking sector, strong time management skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently under tight deadlines. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the team's success while managing complex financial disbursements. Candidates eager to grow within the organization are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in the banking sector required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all disbursement activities ensuring compliance with policies.
• Validate disbursement details for accuracy before approval.
• Communicate with clients and authorities to support smooth operations.
• Review applications for issuing financial documents and manage budgets.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business Management or Banking

Job description

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Job Summary

You will be responsible for the execution and oversight of all disbursement activities, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and approval frameworks. The role requires hands‑on management to maintain accuracy and high standards of client service.

We are looking for a proactive, committed team player who takes ownership of their tasks and is eager to learn and develop within the organization. Flexibility to be transferred across departments to gain new skills and experiences is important.

Candidates with in-depth project financing experience will have an advantage, as this role offers opportunities to apply specialized knowledge in managing complex financial disbursements.

Job Description

• Ensure all conditions precedent and disbursement conditions are met before submitting disbursement proposals for approval.
• Verify and validate all disbursement details entered into the banking system for accuracy and completeness.
• Take full accountability for disbursement expenditures and Credit Administration to ensure optimal budget utilization.
• Perform proper follow‑up on Security Documentation and ensure compliance with conditions precedent for loan disbursements. Check and verify documentation before disbursement to ensure compliance with approved terms and conditions.
• Communicate effectively by promptly addressing client queries and coordinating with financial institutions, clients, and relevant authorities to support client satisfaction and smooth operations.
• Review and validate applications and documentation for issuing Factoring invoices, Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Letters of Guarantee/Undertaking, Cash Advances, Cash‑i applications, and related documents.
• Perform data entry and verification in the financing system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare disbursement reports and monitor budgets.
• Review and update disbursement procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regularly.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and team‑oriented approach to support overall department goals and ensure smooth operations.
• Take responsibility for troubleshooting system issues in coordination with vendors and IT.
• Take responsibility for audit matters related to disbursement and ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Prior experience in managing small teams will be considered an asset.
• Assist the Head of Credit Administration by ensuring timely and efficient follow‑up on all disbursement matters, while proactively handling any ad‑hoc tasks as they arise. Flexibility and readiness to take on these additional responsibilities are essential to support the team effectively.

Job requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Business Management or Diploma/degree in Banking
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in banking sector
• Must have time management skills with ability to multitasking.
• Must have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently and to perform effectively under tight deadlines.

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