Head, Investment and Liquidity Management

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Investment and Liquidity Management is responsible for overseeing investment strategy, managing liquidity buffers, optimizing funding structures, and ensuring the institution maintains adequate liquidity while maximizing risk-adjusted returns. The role is critical to maintaining financial stability, regulatory compliance, and balance sheet efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Investment Management

• Develop and execute the organisation's investment strategy in line with risk appetite and financial objectives.
• Oversee portfolio construction, asset allocation, and investment performance monitoring.
• Ensure optimal risk-adjusted returns while preserving capital.
• Monitor financial markets, interest rate movements, and economic trends.
• Approve investment proposals and ensure compliance with internal policies and limits.

Liquidity Management

• Manage daily and structural liquidity to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity gap analysis, and stress testing.
• Maintain adequate liquidity buffers in line with internal limit requirements.
• Optimize funding sources including deposits, interbank funding, and capital market instruments.
• Develop and maintain contingency funding plans under stressed scenarios.

Risk and Governance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Risk, Finance, and Compliance teams to manage financial risks.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management, ALCO, and the Board.
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the investment and liquidity management team.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, banks, and fund managers.
• Support strategic initiatives such as balance sheet optimization and capital planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Persatuan Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia (PPKM) license holder
• 8 –15 years of relevant experience in investment management, treasury, or liquidity management
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, asset-liability management (ALM), and regulatory liquidity frameworks

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills
• Deep understanding of financial markets and balance sheet management
• Leadership and people management capabilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High integrity and sound judgment

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.