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Chief Digital Officer, Financial Services

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A thrilling opportunity has emerged for a Chief Digital Officer to guide and mould the digital business strategy of a prestigious financial institution. This role demands a strategic leader with a dynamic approach to oversee the growth of digitally-native businesses and effectively utilise digital technologies. With a robust presence across Malaysia, this institution is dedicated to nurturing collaboration, innovation, digitalisation, and sustainability.

What you'll do:
As Chief Digital Officer, your role will be crucial in moulding the Group's digital business strategy. You will collaborate with senior management and various teams to conceptualise new business models, transforming them into 'digital-ups'. Your expertise will be vital in nurturing these 'digital start-ups' into early-stage businesses by establishing core functions for their successful development and launch. Moreover, you will accelerate these 'digital start-ups' from early-stage businesses to scalable ventures. Your leadership will also extend to the development of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other data-related capabilities.

  • Conceptualise new business models in collaboration with Group senior management and other teams
  • Nurture ‘digital start-ups’ into early-stage businesses, establishing core functions for successful development and launch
  • Accelerate ‘digital start-ups- from early stage businesses to scalable ventures
  • Lead the development of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other data-related capabilities
  • Advise on strategic alignment of digitalisation initiatives to the digital business strategy
  • Cultivate a digitally-native organisational culture that encourages innovation and adaptability

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Chief Digital Officer position brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset. You have demonstrated experience in building new digitally-native businesses. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology, Engineering, or related field is required. Your background includes experience as a Head of Digital or in other senior managerial positions within the financial services sector, start-ups or fintechs. You are knowledgeable about public cloud solutions and their applicability towards and use within financial services. Your track record proves success in building, managing, and leading digital teams.

  • Demonstrated experience in building new digitally-native businesses
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience as a Head of Digital or in other senior managerial positions within the financial services, start-ups or fintechs
  • Experience with public cloud solutions and their applicability towards and use within financial services
  • Proven success in building, managing, and leading digital teams


What sets this company apart:
This Financial Institution is an award-winning company with a continuous commitment towards driving collaboration, innovation, digitalisation and sustainability. It promotes a positive and inclusive culture, aligning with its core values, and supports professional development and performance management.

What's next:
Prepared to take on this thrilling challenge? Don't miss out on this opportunity!


Apply today by clicking on the link! Please 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

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: General Management

Focus: General Management

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: FCFZGV-3E79B313

Date posted: 03 January 2025

Consultant: Sammie Sam

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