Manager (Business Development and Strategy)

CIMB; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution in Malaysia is seeking an experienced project manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives. You will translate roadmaps into executable projects while coordinating with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with internal standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience in project management within the banking sector, particularly in Wholesale Banking products. This role offers the opportunity to influence significant transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management, strategy execution, or transformation roles within the banking industry.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-country projects in ASEAN or broader Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Translate strategic roadmaps into executable projects.
• Regularly report project status to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategy execution

Understanding of Wholesale Banking products

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic and regional initiatives (e.g. client tiering and trade finance sandbox strategy implementation, transformation of regional operating business model and team structure, standardization of common business practices and processes across markets).


• Translate strategic roadmaps into executable projects with clearly defined objectives, deliverables, and KPIs.


• Act as central point of coordination between CIBC and key stakeholders including various CIBC Country Heads, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Compliance.


• Establish and manage detailed project plans, charters, milestones, and resource allocation.


• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and changes, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.


• Regularly report project status to senior management and project sponsors, highlighting achievements and gaps.


• Partner closely with CIBC Country Heads, Product Teams (e.g. Loans, Trade, Cash, FX and IB), and Coverage Bankers to align execution with strategic priorities.


• Facilitate cross-functional working groups to drive alignment and accountability.


• Ensure compliance with internal project management standards, bank policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Define and monitor strategic metrics/KPIs to evaluate the success of initiatives (e.g. client penetration, wallet share growth, process digitization).


• Prepare insights and dashboards to support senior management decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline.


• 5 years of experience in project management, strategy execution, or transformation roles within the banking industry.


• Strong understanding Wholesale Banking products and workflows (Trade Finance, Lending, Cash Management, Treasury & Markets and Investment Banking).


• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-country projects in ASEAN or broader Asia.


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.