VP / AVP - Data, Regulatory & Special Assignment

alrajhi bank Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia seeks a senior specialist to lead regulatory reporting, data governance, and strategic initiatives within Retail Operations. You will oversee Cash BOP, AOO reporting and FX policy compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia, aligning governance and risk management with performance goals.

The role drives automation, data centralisation, and scalable processes, while partnering with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in banking operations, regulatory reporting, or related functions.
• Strong expertise in BNM regulatory reporting, including Cash BOP, AOO reporting, and Foreign Exchange Policy (FEP).
• Proven leadership in transformation, automation, governance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership and oversight of regulatory reporting activities to Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Strengthen governance, controls, risk management, and monitoring frameworks.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on automation, digitalisation, data centralisation, and process optimisation.
• Develop data strategy, reporting infrastructure, and governance to improve data integrity and insights.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders to ensure audit readiness.
• Lead confidential projects and strategic initiatives from Senior Management and Board.
• Build a high-performing team with accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Transformation initiatives

Automation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, IT, Data Analytics

Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, FRM, PMP) advantageous

Tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Data governance tools

Job description

We are seeking a specialist to lead the strategic oversight and execution of regulatory reporting, data governance, and special assignments within Retail Operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, driving transformation initiatives and supporting strategic priorities across the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership and oversight of Cash Balance of Payments (Cash BOP), Appointed Overseas Office (AOO) reporting and Foreign Exchange Policy (FEP) compliance, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete submissions to Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Strengthen regulatory governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks, including oversight of BCP, BIA, RCSA, and KRI monitoring.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on automation, digitalisation, data centralisation, and process optimisation to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and enhance data strategy, reporting infrastructure, and governance frameworks to improve data integrity, reporting accuracy, and management insights.
• Serve as the key liaison with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders, providing guidance on regulatory matters and ensuring audit readiness.
• Lead high-priority and confidential projects, strategic initiatives, and special assignments from Senior Management, COO, EXCO, and the Board.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through effective leadership, coaching, succession planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, IT, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, FRM, or PMP are an added advantage.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in banking operations, regulatory reporting, or related functions.
• Strong expertise in BNM regulatory reporting, including Cash BOP, AOO reporting, and Foreign Exchange Policy (FEP) requirements.
• Proven experience in risk management, governance, compliance oversight, and operational controls.
• Demonstrated track record in leading transformation, automation, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making capabilities