Vice President, Business Optimization & Innovation - Wealth & Deposit

Location: 

Kuala Lumpur, MY, 50450

Category:  Permanent
Facility:  2571

Job Purpose :

The role is responsible for leading business and technology initiatives across Wealth Management and Deposit products. The incumbent will manage a team of project managers and business system analysts to ensure successful delivery of projects, system enhancements, and business optimization. This includes overseeing the Wealth Management System (WMS), driving process digitization, and collaborating with stakeholders to support business growth through innovative solutions, particularly in onboarding and account acquisition through eKYC and mobile channels.

 

Key Reesponsibilities : 

1. Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and manage a team of Project Managers and Business System Analysts, ensuring delivery of Wealth & Deposit initiatives.
  • Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to drive team effectiveness and continuous skills development.

 

2. Requirements Gathering & Content

  • Lead the team in gathering and analysing business requirements from stakeholders.
  • Translate business needs into system functionalities and identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancement.

 

3. Process & System Functionality Analysis

  • Collaborate with IT PMO and business users to assess current processes and propose areas for improvement.
  • Identify and design new processes/procedures that enhance system functionality, user experience, and operational efficiency.

 

4. System Design, Development & Maintenance

  • Partner with GIT and vendors to design system architecture and components, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security.
  • Ensure enhancements and minor developments can be performed in-house post-implementation to reduce vendor dependency.
  • Design, coordinate, and execute application development (in-house or with vendors).
  • Develop new systems or enhancements ensuring integration and cohesiveness with existing platforms.
  • Oversee system installation, configuration, and deployment to meet business requirements.

 

5. Testing & Validation

  • Lead the team in creating test strategies, test plans, cases, and scripts.
  • Validate system functionalities and ensure quality assurance, accuracy, and compliance with requirements.

 

6. Training, Documentation & Support

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop training programs for end-users.
  • Provide ongoing system support, troubleshooting, and guidance to maximize adoption and usage.
  • Establish and maintain user manuals, system documentation, and technical reference materials.

 

7. Project Management

  • Manage and oversee project delivery for WMS and Deposit-related initiatives.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Prepare and maintain project plans, risk/issue logs, and regular status reporting for stakeholders.

 

 

8. Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as primary liaison with business stakeholders, GIT, vendors, and senior management.
  • Communicate project status, issues, and scope changes effectively to ensure alignment.

 

9. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Ensure continuous improvement of team methodologies, adopting industry best practices.
  • Drive system and process optimization to support business growth, including digital sales and onboarding via eKYC/mobile app channels.
  • Analyze bank database structures, address data integrity issues, and implement corrective measures.
  • Verify and maintain database accuracy and system data integrity.

 

10. Other Responsibilities

  • Undertake ad-hoc duties and assignments as required by management.