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Head, Forex & Dual Currency Investments Products

Head, Forex & Dual Currency Investments Products

Hong Leong Bank
10-15 Years
  • Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us…

As the Head of FX and DCI, you will hold a pivotal regional leadership position tasked with driving the overarching strategy, growth, and P&L performance for our Foreign Exchange and Dual Currency Investment portfolios. Spanning the complete wealth continuum-from Personal Financial Services (PFS) and Priority Banking in Malaysia to Private Banking (PB) across both Malaysia and Singapore-this role demands a visionary approach. Your primary mandate is to elevate FX into a core revenue engine by commercializing foreign currency solutions and aggressively scaling DCI volumes through precise strategic execution across all client segments.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Regional P&L and Commercial Growth

  • Revenue Leadership: Champion ambitious revenue and volume growth objectives for the FX and DCI product suites across the Malaysia and Singapore markets.

  • FX Strategy & Acceleration: Establish FX as a premier revenue generator by capitalizing on market opportunities and expanding the Foreign Currencies book across the PFS, Priority, and Private Banking channels.

  • DCI Market Expansion: Accelerate DCI penetration and volume expansion via precision-targeted product positioning, innovative portfolio structuring, and robust cross-selling initiatives.

Strategic Execution & Lifecycle Management

  • Campaign Conceptualization: Design, execute, and monitor high-impact marketing and sales campaigns uniquely calibrated for the nuances of Retail, Priority, and Private Banking clientele.

  • Rollover Desk Optimization: Enhance the efficiency and strategic deployment of the rollover desk to boost client retention, stimulate reinvestments, and secure recurring DCI revenue streams.

  • Tailored Product Structuring: Architect bespoke FX and DCI offerings in close collaboration with Global Markets, ensuring products are precisely aligned with the diverse risk appetites and financial sophistication levels across the spectrum-from standard retail consumers to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals.

Stakeholder Synergy & Ecosystem Integration

  • Cross-Functional Synergy: Forge strong partnerships with Segment Heads, Relationship Management teams, and Digital Banking leaders to seamlessly integrate FX and DCI solutions into routine client advisory and digital touchpoints.

  • Retail Ecosystem Leveraging: Collaborate extensively with the broader PFS organization to harness existing retail banking infrastructure and digital platforms, effectively scaling products for the all segments.

  • Global Markets, Treasury & Product Alignment: Work in lockstep with Global Markets, Wealth Product Specialists, and Business Finance to guarantee competitive market pricing, maintain a robust product pipeline, and ensure flawless trade execution.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Achievement of total FX and DCI revenue against established regional targets for Malaysia and Singapore.

  • Year-over-year growth metrics for the Foreign Currencies book and the active DCI client base.

  • Transaction volume and digital penetration rates for FX solutions .

  • Optimization of the rollover efficiency rate and overall portfolio retention metrics for DCI products.

Job Requirements

  • Education & Certifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative discipline. Professional certifications such as CFA or relevant regulatory qualifications are highly advantageous.

  • Extensive Industry Experience: A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience within the financial services sector, with a dedicated focus on Wealth Management, Global Markets, or Treasury operations.

  • Technical Domain Expertise: Deep, specialized knowledge of Foreign Exchange (FX) dynamics, Dual Currency Investments (DCI), structured products, and derivative pricing, coupled with a strong understanding of market risk.

  • Proven Leadership & P&L Ownership: A demonstrable track record in a strategic role, showing success in managing regional P&L, driving commercial growth, and scaling product portfolios across distinct wealth segments.

  • Strategic Vision & Execution: Strong analytical capabilities to interpret market trends and translate them into actionable, high-impact marketing and sales strategies tailored for diverse client profiles.

  • Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the proven ability to foster alignment and collaborate effectively with key internal partners such as Global Markets, Treasury, and varied banking segment heads.

  • Regulatory Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of the financial regulatory landscapes, compliance frameworks, and governance standards in both Malaysia and Singapore will be beneficial.

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