Managing Director, Wealth & Investments

The Managing Director, Wealth & Investments provides strategic leadership for the Bank’s Wealth Management business, driving profitable customer growth, financial performance and regional market leadership. The role leads business strategy, innovative Shariah-compliant wealth solutions, customer experience, governance and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on strengthening the Bank’s regional position and building towards global leadership.

What you'll do:
As MD, Wealth & Investments, you will lead the regional Wealth Management strategy and growth agenda, ensuring the business remains customer-centric, commercially sustainable and aligned with the Bank’s values, regulatory requirements, Shariah principles and risk frameworks.

• Drive profitable Wealth Management customer growth and financial performance across the region.
• Provide strategic direction for the development and delivery of innovative, Shariah-compliant wealth products and investment solutions tailored to onshore and offshore customer segments.
• Lead regional business planning and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with market opportunities, customer needs and the broader Group strategy.
• Identify and develop innovative wealth solutions that respond to the dynamic consumer landscape and evolving expectations of affluent, HNW and UHNW customers.
• Establish and strengthen thought leadership and market leadership in Wealth Management across the region, with the ambition to build towards global leadership.
• Represent the Wealth Management business at key regional governance and business forums, engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ensure alignment with relevant market developments, regulatory requirements, Shariah principles, compliance policies and risk frameworks through robust governance.
• Champion customer centricity and deliver a superior end-to-end customer experience across the Wealth Management proposition.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulators, Shariah governance bodies and strategic partners.
• Lead, develop and engage high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous development.
• Oversee the effective execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining strong governance and risk discipline.

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for MD, Wealth & Investments brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, commercial acumen, wealth management expertise and regional market knowledge. You are a highly credible and influential leader with a proven track record in building and growing wealth businesses, developing innovative propositions and engaging senior stakeholders across multiple markets. You will have a strong understanding of the wealth management ecosystem, coupled with the ability to anticipate market trends, identify growth opportunities and translate customer needs into compelling Shariah-compliant wealth solutions.

Key Requirements:
• Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in wealth management, private banking, Islamic banking, or related financial services, with significant experience in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record in driving regional business growth, customer acquisition, revenue and profitability within wealth management or a related business.
• Deep understanding of Islamic finance, Shariah-compliant wealth management and investment solutions, with strong knowledge of the regional Islamic wealth landscape.
• Strong experience in developing and delivering wealth products and propositions across onshore and offshore markets.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to balance customer needs, innovation, profitability and risk.
• Extensive experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across business, governance, risk, compliance and regulatory environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, governance and Shariah requirements within a highly regulated financial services environment.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across multiple markets.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to represent the organisation at senior regional and industry forums.

What sets this company apart:
This is a well-established financial institution with a strong presence in regional financial services and a clear ambition to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving wealth management landscape. The organisation is committed to innovation, customer centricity and sustainable growth, with a strong focus on developing differentiated Shariah-compliant wealth solutions that respond to changing customer needs across the region. It offers a collaborative and performance-driven environment where senior leaders have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence the market and contribute to the continued development of the wealth management industry.

What's next:
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Apply today by clicking the link or emailing your application to Sammie.sam@robertwalters.com.my.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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