Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Job title

Associate Director, Fund Distribution Services M/F

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Expected start date

02/12/2025

Management position

Yes

Job summary

What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the management of the Fund Distribution Services teams within the department.
• To ensure timely delivery of departmental projects - mainly (not limited to) related to the transition of core operating platform, onboarding of new business and clients to achieve CACEIS Operating Model without services disruption.
• To ensure delivery of the services to internal and external clients within prescribed timeframes with a high level of quality
• To foster a client and risk averse mindset throughout the team
• To ensure day to day operations are efficient.

Region: Europe

Working hours: Europe hours with flexibility

What will you do?

• People Management - Driving people initiatives through the formulation of development plans with the team managers to build talent pipeline.
• Project Management - Driving key projects for the department with the Business Analyst and operation teams and acting as escalation point for key risk areas within a project.
• Developing future plans - Anticipate growth and changes, devise plans to adjust and to build a sustainable operating model in the long term

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Supplementary Information

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• 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.

Position location

Geographical area

Asia, Malaysia

City

Putrajaya

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

• University Degree or equivalent.

Level of minimal experience

11 years and more

Experience

• 8 years in Financial Industry with at least 6 years in Fund/Trust Services.
• Operational Management experience.

Required skills

• Business Acume
• Managing Others
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Driving for Result
• Decisive Judgement
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement

Technical skills required

• Good knowledge about Fund/Trust Industry and Financial Markets in general.
• Prior exposure to Operational Risk and the corresponding risk monitoring tools .
• Departmental and Organizational wide strategic and tr
• Operational management experience (at least 5 years in Management position
• Sound planning, organization and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge in computer literacy.

Languages

English