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