Senior Manager, Capital Management

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Job Purpose

The candidate will be responsible for overseeing Affin Group's capital management framework, ensuring optimal capital and RWA levels, supporting stress-test exercises, and leading capital-related projects.

Responsibilities

Capital Planning and Analysis

• Lead the development of comprehensive capital planning process, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy of Affin Group.
• Create and maintain detailed capital forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate capital plans into broader financial plans and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Capital Allocation and Optimisation

• Develop and implement methodology to have efficient capital allocation across different business units / projects and support strategic priorities of Affin Group.
• Analyse and recommend strategies for capital structure optimisation and efficient capital usage.

Stress Testing

• Contribute to the design and execution of half-yearly stress tests to assess Affin Group's resilience under various economic conditions.
• This includes collaboration with risk management and other relevant teams to ensure a thorough assessment, comprehensive analysis on the results, highlighting key findings and provide insights for strategic capital planning.

Others

• Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry best practices related to capital management and conduct gap analysis as necessary.
• Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives related to capital management.
• Point person on capital matters for new product development, review controls, and audit findings.
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by senior management or as necessitated by evolving business needs.

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field; SAS knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in capital management, financial/management accounting, risk management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements of banking industry, especially on guidelines related to capital adequacy.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in managing a team.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and able to work independently in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.