Strategic Planning Manager at RHB Banking Group in SG

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