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Head of Financial Sector Programmes & Research

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Permanent RM700,000 - RM840,000 per year View Job Description
Shape the agenda for financial stability, supervision and payments across a diverse network of financial sector stakeholders while leading a team of recognised experts. This is a rare opportunity to combine intellectual leadership, stakeholder influence and organisational impact in a highly visible executive role.
  • Shape regional financial sector capability and impact
  • Senior leadership role with global stakeholder exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a respected regional institution serving financial sector stakeholders across multiple markets. The organisation plays a key role in advancing policy knowledge, capability development and thought leadership within the financial services ecosystem. Working closely with regulators, public institutions and international partners, it delivers high-impact programmes, research initiatives and executive-level forums that help address emerging industry challenges and opportunities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director this position will lead a specialist function focused on financial stability, supervision and payments. The successful candidate will drive strategy, oversee capacity-building and research initiatives, engage senior stakeholders, and ensure programmes remain relevant to evolving industry priorities, regulatory developments and technological change.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of executive education, research and capability-building programmes.
  • Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to a team of experienced specialists.
  • Identify emerging trends and risks to shape future programme and research priorities.
  • Build relationships with regional and international stakeholders, experts and partner institutions.
  • Drive thought leadership through research, knowledge-sharing and executive forums.
  • Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, resource allocation and operational effectiveness.



The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in economics, finance, banking, accounting or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 20+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proven leadership experience managing specialists and senior professionals.
  • Deep expertise in financial stability, banking supervision and/or payments.
  • Experience within a regulatory body, central bank, multilateral institution or similar environment.
  • Strong track record in research, policy development, training or knowledge programmes.
  • Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across diverse organisations.
  • Strategic mindset with strong execution and organisational leadership capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated integrity, adaptability, innovation and commitment to talent development.



What’s on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to influence capability development and thought leadership across a broad regional network. The role offers significant visibility with senior decision-makers, exposure to international best practices, leadership of a high-calibre team, and the chance to shape impactful programmes addressing the future of financial services and regulation.

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Anselm Xavier
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Job summary

Function
Policy, Economics & Regulatory Affairs
Subsector
Policy, Economics & Regulatory Affairs Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anselm Xavier
Job reference
JN-082026-7084421
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