Regional Operations Lead (Strategy & Expansion)

DK Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur seeks a candidate with at least 6 years of experience in strategy and M&A to support regional growth initiatives. Responsibilities include managing regulatory licensing applications and third-party vendors, conducting assessments of acquisition targets, and developing market entry strategies. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation in financial services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Potential share offer

Dynamic work environment

Exciting projects in blockchain and cryptocurrency

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in strategy, M&A or corporate development.
• Experience in M&A support or investment assessment.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory licensing applications across jurisdictions.
• Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and advisors.
• Conduct strategic assessments of potential acquisition targets.
• Support M&A processes and assist with post-transaction integration.
• Develop new market entry assessments and strategies.
• Track and monitor expansion initiatives.

Skills

Strategy development

M&A support

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Company Overview

DK Bank is a leading Bhutanese financial institution serving as the official bank of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). With a mandate to integrate innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric services with a vision to expand globally; DK Bank is pioneering new financial models for the digital era.

Role Purpose

To support DK Bank’s regional growth initiatives through regulatory licensing, inorganic expansion, and new market entry planning to ensure growth opportunities are well-evaluated, compliant, and operationally executable.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory licensing applications across jurisdictions by coordinating application workstreams, drafting and compiling submission write-ups, and managing inputs from internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality submissions.
• Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and advisors (e.g. legal counsel, consultants etc.) involved in licensing, regulatory engagement, and market entry initiatives.
• Conduct strategic and operational assessments of potential acquisition or partnership targets, including business model analysis, regulatory fit, operational readiness, and integration considerations.
• Support M&A processes by preparing evaluation materials, coordinating due diligence workstreams, and assisting with post-transaction integration planning from an operations and regulatory perspective.
• Develop new market entry assessments and strategies, including market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, regulatory environment review, and evaluation of viable entry pathways (e.g. greenfield license, acquisition, partnership).
• Track and monitor expansion initiatives and milestones, ensuring clear documentation, risk identification, and escalation of key issues related to licensing, M&A, and market entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in strategy, M&A or corporate development roles within banking, fintech, financial services or consulting industries.
• Experience in M&A support, due diligence, or investment assessment, either in-house or as part of a consulting, advisory, or transaction team.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize regulatory, market, and financial information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in drafting regulatory submissions, strategy papers, and investment memoranda.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders concurrently.
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and evolving regulatory environments.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package with potential share offer from a promising sovereign backed fintech company
• Works with top industry players in blockchain and cryptocurrency industry with exciting projects.
• Conducive work environment
• Works with a dynamic, young and passionate team.