Head of Banking Channels & Growth

Hong Leong Bank; Labuan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank seeks a senior leader to drive growth and coordinate strategy across multiple channels, including retail and wealth. You will guide branches, empower teams, and work with senior management to align lending directions with business opportunities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making to sustain long-term franchise growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field from a recognized university.
• 10–15 years of experience in FI (banking, insurance or investment) with broad Retail Banking, Wealth, SME and Asset Management exposure.
• Proven track record in leading sales strategies and managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and acquisition across Auto Loan, Mortgage, Cards, Unsecured Loans, Investment, SME & Insurance.
• Serve as primary liaison between the cluster and senior management.
• Provide leadership to branches, implement strategies to hit cluster goals, foster collaboration.
• Monitor branch performance with metrics and benchmarks for efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and market innovation.
• Participate in strategic planning with insights on market dynamics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Sales strategy

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Banking/Investment/Finance

Job description

Hong Leong Bank seeks a senior leader to drive growth and coordinate strategy across multiple channels, including retail and wealth. You will guide branches, empower teams, and work with senior management to align lending directions with business opportunities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making to sustain long-term franchise growth.