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Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to drive the strategy, development, and growth of our investment and foreign exchange product suite. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of our Dual Currency Investment products and FX transactions, driving new initiatives for FX forward and FX option products, and overseeing our commodities portfolio (gold, silver, etc.). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, a customer-centric mindset, and a proven track record of successfully launching and managing financial products. You will work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and compliance teams to deliver innovative and competitive solutions that meet the needs of our diverse customer base in the Malaysian market as well as the Singapore market.
Job Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Dual Currency Investments, FX transactions, FX forwards, FX options, and commodities (gold, silver, etc.), aligning with the overall business objectives and market opportunities in Malaysia.
Market Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessments to identify opportunities, understand market trends, and inform product decisions.
Product Development & Launch: Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, including defining product requirements, collaborating with engineering and design teams, conducting user testing, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire lifecycle of existing and new products, including monitoring performance, identifying areas for improvement, process and planning enhancements, and making strategic decisions regarding product evolution or sunsetting.
Pricing & Profitability: Develop and implement pricing strategies that optimize revenue and profitability while remaining competitive in the Malaysian market.
Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure all products adhere to relevant regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies in Malaysia. Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure product features and processes are compliant.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, messaging, and sales enablement materials tailored for the Malaysian audience.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track key product metrics, analyze performance data, and generate regular reports to stakeholders, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including technology, operations, sales, customer service, and regulatory bodies.
Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring that product decisions are driven by customer needs and feedback.
Product Evangelism: Act as a product evangelist, both internally and externally, to build awareness and understanding of the product offerings.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DCI, FX derivatives, and commodities product management.
Job Requirements
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (a Master’s degree or professional certifications like CFA/FRM is an advantage).
Have at least 5 years of proven experience in product and project management within financial services or wealth management, specifically handling Dual Currency Investments, FX platforms/derivatives, or commodities in the Malaysian market.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of financial markets, structured investment products, FX trading principles, commodities, and related risk management practices.
Proven ability to translate business needs and market requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories within an Agile development environment.
Familiar with relevant Malaysian financial regulations and compliance requirements governing investment and FX products.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for financial modeling and presentations, with experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to boost research and productivity.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix reporting structure.
About Hong Leong Bank
We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.
We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.
Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA or FRM
- At least 5 years' experience in product and project management within financial services or wealth management, handling Dual Currency Investments, FX derivatives, or commodities
- Strong knowledge of financial markets, structured investment products, FX trading principles, commodities, and risk management practices
- Proven ability to translate business needs into product specifications and user stories within an Agile development environment
- Familiarity with Malaysian financial regulations and compliance requirements for investment and FX products
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for financial modeling and presentations
- Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to support research and productivity
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and ability to collaborate in a matrix organization
What We Do
Hong Leong Bank Berhad is one of the leading financial services organisations in Malaysia. With a heritage of more than 100 years, it provides comprehensive financial services covering consumer banking, business banking and trade finance, treasury, branch and transaction banking, wealth management, private banking and Islamic financial services. Its merger with EON Bank Group in 2011 has further embedded its position as a core banking franchise with an expanded distribution network of more than 300 branches across the country. With a proven track record in value creation and a highly recognised brand, Hong Leong Bank has also been extending its footprint in the region, with branches in Singapore and Hong Kong and wholly owned subsidiaries in Vietnam and Cambodia. In China, the Bank has a 20% shareholding in Bank of Chengdu Co., Ltd., Sichuan and a consumer finance joint venture. Hong Leong Bank is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, the financial services arm of the Hong Leong Group. Apart from banking, Hong Leong Financial Group is involved in the provision of insurance and takaful, as well as investment banking, unit trust, fund management and stock broking services
