Head of Center, (Financial Services)

A senior leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing and managing the FI Shared Services function in Malaysia, while leading the team covering FI activities. The role serves as a key operational escalation point, provides strategic leadership, drives compliance excellence, and fosters a strong team culture aligned with global compliance objectives.

Client Details

Michael Page is hiring for a role in the FI Shared Services industry, based in Kuala Lumpur.

Description

• Provide overall leadership for the Malaysia-based compliance function, serving as the key escalation point for complex compliance matters and driving a culture of integrity, accountability, and strong governance.
• Lead FI Operations across operations, finance, risk & compliance.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to execute compliance strategies, support business objectives, and ensure alignment with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Drive operational excellence by enhancing processes, improving efficiency, and supporting the continued growth and development of the compliance shared services hub.
• Manage people and organisational matters
• Lead strategic projects, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen compliance effectiveness and service delivery.
  
  

Profile

A Successful Leader Should Have

• Proven experience within financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of FI operations across people management, risk, finance, tech & compliance.
• Experience leading compliance oversight programmes, control functions, or operational teams, with responsibility for performance, resource planning, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data, metrics, and KPIs to support decision-making and drive operational improvements.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities across functions and seniority levels.
• Professional qualifications, postgraduate education, or relevant compliance certifications would be advantageous.
  
  

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range between MYR 25000 and MYR 32000.
• Permanent position based in Kuala Lumpur.
  
  

If you meet the requirements and are looking to advance your career in the Financial Services industry, we encourage you to apply.

To apply online please click the Apply button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Laxmin Ganapathy on +603 2302 4122.

Agensi Pekerjaan Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd | Registration No.914741-W.