Strategic Planning Manager

About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Strategic Planning Manager to join our team at RHB Banking Group. In this role, you will support Treasury accounting activities, system enhancements, and testing initiatives while playing a key role in financial analysis, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to system implementation, process improvements, and ensuring robust financial controls and reporting.

What you will be doing

  • To collaborate with the Finance team in preparing and reporting daily Treasury P&L

  • To participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and system integration testing for treasury systems, including developing and executing test cases and scripts

  • To support data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting during system upgrades or migrations

  • To provide post-implementation support and drive ongoing process and system enhancements

  • To act as a checker for static data control within Treasury, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data management

  • To perform Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

  • To conduct periodic AML reviews and assess financial crime risks

  • To review and analyze transaction alerts to identify suspicious activities and financial crime indicators

  • To perform investigations on flagged transactions, reviewing customer data and supporting documentation

  • To stay updated on AML/CFT regulations and contribute to policy and process improvements

  • To recommend strategies to optimize currency positions and minimize financial risks

  • To support audits, regulatory reviews, and strategic initiatives as required

  • To undertake any other duties or ad hoc assignments as assigned by Management


What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

  • 2–4 years of experience in a finance-related role, preferably with exposure to financial systems or ERP platforms

  • Experience in system testing or quality assurance is highly desirable

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, conditional formatting, basic macros)

  • Solid understanding of financial processes such as GL, AP, AR, FX, and budgeting

  • Familiarity with testing tools and systems (e.g., JIRA, FINIQ, Murex)

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams