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Associate Executive / Executive of Financial Development & Surveillance (FDS) unit in BNM Regional Office

ROLE PURPOSE

Associate Executive / Executive of Financial Development & Surveillance (FDS) unit in BNM Regional Office is responsible to implement strategies for policy surveillance and policy implementation to provide front-line insights to line departments and the Bank’s management.

Associate Executive / Executive is also responsible to assist the Manager to develop and implement effective strategies for advocacy, strategic communications & education at the region.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy Surveillance and Thematic Research: Implement effective policy surveillance to gather on-the-ground financial development intel at the region.

Assist to formulate strategies and undertake policy surveillance to gather timely insights for effective policy implementation by the Bank.

Undertake thematic research projects at the region on areas related to policy surveillance or structural issues, which could culminate into potential policy proposals.

Targeted Advocacy: Maintain strategic collaboration with key regional stakeholders (e.g. economic agents, financial service providers, state government agencies, regulatory bodies, NGOs) to deliver JLPB’s strategic initiatives and the Bank’s strategic outcomes.

Build mechanism and track progress of advocacy programs at the region to ensure outcomes are aligned to the KPIs targeted in JLPB’s and the Bank’s annual business plan.

Influence, drive and guide key regional stakeholders to effectively implement the Bank’s key financial development initiatives (e.g. e-payment, social finance, foreign exchange, etc).

Strategic Communication and Education: Execute communication and education strategies effectively, including preparing relevant materials, as well as provide feedback on the effectiveness of the strategies.

Implement customised communication and education strategies (i) to promote awareness on strategic agenda and priority topics of the Bank, and (ii) to address financial development issues.

Drive communication and education plans to enhance public awareness and literacy, guided by the Bank’s Communication Working Group (CWG) focus areas.

Redress and Advisory: Provide redress and advisory to address financial concerns of key regional stakeholders e.g. financial consumers, consumer associations, etc.

Attend and address general enquiries, appeal, and complaints against FSPs regulated by the Bank.

Analyse the impact and ascertain market conduct issues at the region for policy analysis and review.

Operational Efficiency: Implement and enhance administrative functions for BNM Regional Office which include budgeting and expense tracking, procurement process, learning & development and database maintenance.

Provide support to Managers at BNM Regional Office on areas such as training, risk management and organisational safety & health (OSH).

Uphold the Bank’s cultural improvements at the region by continuously improving on productivity, climate, capabilities and competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Degree in economics, finance, banking, accounting or other relevant disciplines. Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience:

Preferably 2 years of experience related to financial development areas in the financial industry. Additional experience in economics and/or financial regulatory is an added advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Do you have a Bachelor Degree?

Bank Negara Malaysia, as the nation's Central Bank, is committed to excellence in promoting monetary and financial system stability and fostering a sound and progressive financial sector, to achieve sustained economic growth for the benefit of the nation. Bank Negara Malaysia also places high importance in its developmental role with respect to economic management, institutional building and the development of the financial system infrastructure.

The Bank invests heavily in nurturing our talent to enhance their performance and realising their potential. Targeted talent development and career growth opportunities, continues to be given focus to drive performance.