Your new company

This is a well-known foreign financial institution based in the most exciting location right now in Kuala Lumpur! This company is known for its diversity and inclusive hiring practices and its strong working culture. It also has a longstanding history in Malaysia with many branches across the country.

Your new role

This is a high profile management position accountable for building and maintaining a scalable custody operations team to support the overall aspirations of the business.

You are responsible for management of 200+ staff based in Kuala Lumpur supporting multiple regions and time zones. These functions include the following:

• Corporate Actions, Back Office Support, Client Due diligence, client RFPs

• Transformation migrations (TOM)

• Operations Optimization programmes

• Promote relentless focus on service quality across operational disciplines.

• Management of operational processes to meet or exceed service level requirements

• Accountable for continuous process improvement of existing processes and migration of new functions from the onshore business partner.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have extensive working experience (>10 years) in the Securities Services Operations space, specifically Global and Direct Custody experience. You will also have knowledge of clients and products across a range of securities services and have experience of being in a management position with exposure to business partners across multiple geographical locations. You are solutions-oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain global and regional relationships at all business levels.

What you'll get in return

You will be rewarded with a fast-tracked career path, an attractive remuneration package and a good mentor and working environment.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in applying to this position, please send a copy of your resume to suejean.lee@hays.com.my to apply!

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