Head of Wholesale Banking Ops and Trade Ops

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee Wholesale Banking Operations. This role involves managing transaction processing, ensuring compliance with trade rules and internal policies, and fostering a high-performance team culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking operations, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving digital transformation. Join a collaborative environment that values personal initiative and hard work, while benefiting from a comprehensive rewards program and world-class training opportunities. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact in the banking sector.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonuses

Flexible Benefits

Competitive Compensation

World-Class Training Program

Collaborative Dynamic Culture

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in leadership roles managing Wholesale Banking Operations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wholesale Banking Operations ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Build high-performance teams and drive change management initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Recognized Degree in Relevant Field

Industry Certifications (CDCS, CITF, CSDG)

ACAMS Certification

Job description

Processing and managing overall transactions processing, ensuring compliance with governing trade rules, internal bank policy, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of back-office process and risk, strong in problem solving, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

Leading bank with a global presence.

Description

• Double hatting as Head of Wholesale Banking Operations & Head of Trade Operations
• Be part of Wholesale Banking & trade finance Operation team in processing and managing overall transactions processing, ensuring compliance with governing trade rules, internal bank policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for overall leadership management of Wholesale Banking Operation Functions, infrastructure and resources to ensure efficient delivery of transaction processing based on the agreed timelines with clients and relevant stakeholders, and within the bounds of the internal policies, bank regulations.
• Lead and oversee the Operations Function in ensuring business strategy, plans and initiatives are delivered.
• Build a high-performance team whilst driving the ongoing change management initiatives to enhance digitalization.
• Work closely with governance/technology and other key stakeholders to contribute to the overall Bank change strategy.
• Manage yearly book of work, budgets and resourcing matters.
• Keep abreast of any industry developments & initiatives relevant to Wholesale Banking Operations.

Profile

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of leadership role managing Wholesale Banking Operations (Cash Management/ Trade Finance/ Loans) with strong leadership qualities.
• Strong knowledge of OFAC/Anti-boycott/Anti-Money Laundering/High Risks Transaction.
• Minimum a recognized degree in a relevant field.
• Certified in relevant Industry certifications e.g., CDCS, CITF, CSDG.
• Certification in ACAMS will be an added advantage.

Job Offer

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Laxmin Ganapathy on [phone].
Agensi Pekerjaan Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd | Registration No.914741-W.