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Head of Wholesale Banking Ops and Trade Ops

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR25,000 - MYR27,000 per month (MYR300,000 - MYR324,000 per year) View Job Description
Processing and managing overall transactions processing, ensuring compliance with governing trade rules, internal bank policy, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of back-office process and risk, strong in problem solving, and work collaboratively in a fast-paces environment.
  • Global MNC
  • Rewarding Benefits

About Our Client

Leading bank with a global presense.

Job Description

  • Double hatting as Head of Wholesale Banking Operations & Head of Trade Operations
  • Be part of Wholesale Banking & trade finance Operation team in processing and managing overall transactions processing, ensuring compliance with governing trade rules, internal bank policy, and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for overall leadership management of Wholesale Banking Operation Functions, infrastructure and resources to ensure efficient delivery of transaction processing based on the agreed timelines with clients and relevant stakeholders, and within the bounds of the internal policies, bank regulations.
  • Lead and oversee the Operations Function in ensuring business strategy, plans and initiatives are delivered.
  • Build a high-performance team whilst driving the on-going change management initiatives to enhance the digitalization,
  • Work closely with the governance/technology and other key stakeholders to contribute to the overall Bank change strategy.
  • Manage yearly book of work, budgets and resourcing matters.
  • Keep abreast to any industry developments & initiatives relevant to Wholesale Banking Operations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 10 years to 15 years of leadership role managing Wholesale Banking Operations (Cash Management/ Trade Finance/ Loans) with strong leadeship qualities.
  • Strong knowledge of OFAC/Anti-boycott/Anti-Money Laundering/High Risks Transaction
  • Minimum a recognized degree in a relevant field.
  • Certified in relevant Industry certifications e.g., CDCS, CITF, CSDG.
  • Certified in ACAMS will be added advantage.

What's on Offer

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • A world-class training program in financial services.
  • A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.
Contact
Laxmin Ganapathy
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6709890
Phone number
60122161741

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Back Office - Operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Laxmin Ganapathy
Consultant contact
60122161741
Job Reference
JN-042025-6709890

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.