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Chief Business Officer

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Our client is seeking a seasoned Chief Business Officer to play a pivotal role in their organisation. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse business financing portfolio, including Microfinance, SME and Corporate Business segments. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and nurturing the company's business units into sustainable entities, ensuring a balanced focus on business targets, operational efficiency, and risk management.

As a Chief Business Officer, your role will be integral in driving the strategic direction of our client's diverse portfolio. You will be responsible for overseeing financial performance across various segments, identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement while optimising costs. Your leadership will foster a customer-centric culture within the business units, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. You will also lead the development of sustainable business practices in line with corporate social responsibility objectives. Your ability to foster positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders will contribute significantly to the company's positive impact.

  • Drive the development and execution of strategies to drive financial growth across micro-finance, SME, and Corporate Business segments.
  • Oversee financial performance, identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimisation.
  • Foster collaboration with finance teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty by fostering a customer-centric culture within business units.
  • Spearhead the implementation of initiatives to improve customer experience and engagement across all segments.
  • Oversee the development and execution of customer-focused strategies to drive business unit performance.
  • Lead the development and implementation of sustainable business practices in alignment with corporate social responsibility objectives.
  • Foster positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders to contribute to the company's positive impact.
  • Ensure business units adhere to environmental and community-focused policies and initiatives.
  • Lead the development and execution of annual business plans, strategies, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all business units.

What you bring:


The ideal candidate for the Chief Business Officer role brings a wealth of experience in business development, financial management, and strategic planning. You have a proven track record of leading diverse teams and have spent at least 10-15 years in banking or related fields. Your strong understanding of the financial services industry, particularly in micro-finance, SME, and corporate segments, will be crucial to your success in this role. Your ability to interpret financial reports and make strategic financial decisions will be highly valued. Additionally, your expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies will play a key role in ensuring the company's continued growth.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in business development, financial management, and strategic planning.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing diverse teams.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years experience in banking, manpower management, or any related experience.
  • Strong understanding of the financial services industry, particularly in micro-finance, SME, and corporate segments.
  • Understanding of financial principles and practices, knowledge of financial markets, instruments, trends as well as ability to interpret financial reports and make strategic financial decisions.
  • Strong knowledge of business growth strategies and market expansion.
  • Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry.
  • Ability to drive strategic plans aligned with organisational goals.

Our client is a well-known local bank in Malaysia. They are renowned for their commitment to providing excellent financial services while maintaining a focus on sustainable business practices. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected institution that values collaboration and the positive impact it has on its community.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Corporate / Consumer Banking

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: MYR35,000 - MYR40,000 per month

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: English - Professional working

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: XBW2W0-13E9A96D

Date posted: 3 March 2025

Consultant: Raja Ahmad Muzamir

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