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Technical Lead (Transactions)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR150,000 - MYR180,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As a Technical Lead - CDD, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing technology-related projects within the financial services industry. This position requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the successful delivery of solutions in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Lead mission-critical compliance platforms supporting regional operations.
  • Exposure to large-scale transformation and enterprise technology initiatives.

About Our Client

The hiring company is a large organization within the financial services industry, known for its commitment to technological innovation and excellence. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur and offers a collaborative environment to drive impactful results.

Job Description

As a Technical Lead (CDD), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, performance, and successful delivery of compliance technology solutions supporting Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Transaction Monitoring initiatives.Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead technical support and system maintenance across SIT, UAT, and Production environments.
  • Drive application development, implementation, enhancement, and support activities for compliance-related systems.
  • Manage project delivery, timelines, resources, and technical workstreams to ensure successful implementation.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability while ensuring service levels are consistently achieved.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
  • Lead problem resolution efforts and coordinate recovery activities for critical incidents.
  • Ensure solutions comply with SDLC, IT security, governance, and audit requirements.
  • Mentor and coordinate technical team members to deliver quality outcomes within project deadlines.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technical Lead (CDD) should have:

  • Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in application development, testing, project delivery, and enterprise IT solution implementation.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Oracle technologies, SQL/PLSQL, databases, shell scripting, and enterprise application environments.
  • Experience supporting Windows, Unix/Linux, RedHat, Solaris, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with AML, KYC, CDD, data warehouse, or financial compliance-related systems.
  • Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery methodologies, testing frameworks, and project governance.
  • Leadership capabilities with the confidence to manage stakeholders, coordinate teams, and drive project outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Exposure to testing tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Selenium, Cucumber, and related technologies will be advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead critical compliance and financial crime technology initiatives
  • Exposure to regional stakeholders and large-scale enterprise systems
  • Collaborative environment working alongside experienced technology and business leaders
  • Strong emphasis on professional development, continuous learning, and career progression
  • Involvement in strategic transformation and modernization projects
  • Stable permanent position within a well-established multinational financial institution
  • Dynamic and inclusive team culture with strong stakeholder engagement



If you're an experienced technology professional looking to take ownership of high-impact compliance platforms while leading meaningful enterprise initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of banking technology.

Contact
Li Yee Quek
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053837
Phone number
+60323024055

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Project & Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Li Yee Quek
Consultant contact
+60323024055
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053837
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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