Business type

Types of Jobs - Asset Management

Contract type

Permanent Contract

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 general 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 Associate Director, you will lead the Client Portfolio Compliance function in Malaysia. The function in Malaysia assists jurisdictions with performance of tasks for regulated funds and offshore funds in accordance with onshore Regulations and fund documentation. The function acts independently and solely in the interest of the shareholder(s), to hold in safekeeping the assets of the investment funds and provide oversight on the activities of the schemes.

Leading through managers, you will be accountable for making sure all controls are performed accurately and completely, all exceptions and breaches are escalated immediately and resolved on time,



all audit and regulatory requirements are satisfied, and key service level agreements are met. You will shape the function's strategy with the Head of Division and Senior Expert, and be the senior escalation point for the oversight, auditors and any other stakeholders.

Region:

Ireland

Working Hour:

9:00AM - 6:00PM

What will you do?

Strategy and direction

Own the strategy and roadmap for Client Portfolio Compliance Malaysia, in partnership with the local Head of Division (HOD) and Senior Expert from Group.

Translate the Group operating strategy into clear priorities, targets and plans for the Malaysia teams.

Manage projects relating to fund take‑ons and negotiation of new business and successful on boarding of new mandates.

Sponsor the local Client Portfolio Compliance projects agreed with the HOD and Senior Expert, setting scope, benefits and timelines, and holding managers to delivery.

Represent Malaysia Client Portfolio Compliance team in Group governance forums, ISMC, steering committees and operating model reviews.

Prepare and monitor monthly KPI reports for the Client Portfolio Compliance of Malaysia.

Operational Performance and Continuous Improvement





- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Client Portfolio Compliance depositary teams to enable team members to efficiently and effectively perform their duties

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Supplementary Information

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- Advise the team on depositary and regulatory issues.
- Ensure adherence to all policies & procedures and local laws and regulations.
- Ensure daily and periodic depositary tasks are completed in accordance with internal deadlines and procedures.
- Establish and maintain a control plan and monitor implementation.
- Ensure errors and investment breaches are investigated and rectified on a timely basis and appropriate action taken and provide effective and clear reporting to management, and onshore as appropriate.
- Ensure funds are set up properly in automated and manual fund compliance environment, optimising service offering, productivity and profitability.
- Attend depositary meetings with Jurisdictions and establish a good relationship with the teams.

People leadership & Financial Management

- Build a high-performance team: lead, coach and develop the managers and, through them, the wider team to deliver on overall operational goals.
- Hire, train and develop staff, give ongoing feedback and run semi-annual performance reviews.
- Build succession cover and a skills matrix for key roles, so that the function does not depend on any one person.
- Ensure the management is regularly informed of the team’s progress (in particular KPI performance), escalating issues as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the Head of Division in monitoring the financials to ensure cost are aligned with the approved budget / forecast.

Geographical area

Asia

City

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Post-secondary education with supp

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