Assistant Manager, Business Strategy & Development, Wealth Management Division

Duties & Responsibilities

1. System Integration & Enhancement

• Prioritize support for the following systems:
  • Front Office
  • Back Office
  • Web Applications
  • Mobile Applications
  • Future Product/System Applications
• Ensure daily operational functionality, such as user login, transaction processing, and system availability.
• Conduct periodic system functionality checks, including audits, negative testing, and other relevant assessments.
• Manage system bugs, production errors, and other issues by submitting ITSD log forms and collaborating with users, IT teams, and vendors before officially logging problems in ITSD.
• Obtain necessary approvals for any new enhancements or production-related issues.
• Maintain relevant documentation for tracking and future reference.
• Serve as the liaison between Wealth Management and relevant stakeholders concerning all Wealth Management System Integration and Enhancement matters.

2. New Business Models / Strategic Business / New Products / New Partnerships

• Participate as a project member (PWT – Project Working Committee) in new business models, strategic initiatives, new products, partnerships, and bank-wide initiatives impacting the Unit Trust System.
• Act as the point of contact between Wealth Management, IT representatives, and system vendors involved in these initiatives.
• Manage and oversee initiatives through full implementation, ensuring adherence to project timelines and performing periodic reviews as necessary.

3. System Documentation

• Prepare essential system documentation, including:
  • User Requirement Specifications (URS): Develop a comprehensive URS covering both current and future requirements.
  • IT Approval Budget Paper: Draft a thorough budget proposal for any system enhancements or new developments.
• Evaluate and ensure the comprehensiveness of documents issued by system vendors, such as:
  • Functional Specification Documentation
  • Scope of Work (SOW)

4. Migration and Deployment

• Follow Bank and IT Division processes and procedures during system migration and deployment, including:
  • Preparing comprehensive test scripts (positive and negative testing).
  • Conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Documenting detailed test results.
  • Securing necessary sign-offs and filing documentation for future reference.
• Manage the system migration and deployment process, adhering to pre- and post-migration checklists and requirements.
• Monitor the stability and performance of the system or application post-migration and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams and vendors to address any system inconsistencies or instability.

Job Requirements

• Educational Qualifications:
  Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, IT, or related discipline).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Islamic Banking, Finance, Unit Trust, or Wealth Management, with a focus on operations.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong time management abilities, with the capability to work under pressure.
  • Well-organized with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Highly numerate, detail-oriented, and able to multitask efficiently.
  • Preference for candidates with system-related certifications.