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AVP, Engineering Lead, WRB Tech (Lending)
Role summary
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The role leads engineering delivery for Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking lending technology. Requirements typically include a degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, substantial software-development experience, and proven leadership of technology teams. Candidates should understand lending platforms, APIs, cloud services, secure software practices, architecture, testing and agile delivery. Experience with modern programming languages, DevOps, databases and banking regulations is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to set technical direction, coach engineers, manage delivery risks, collaborate with product and business stakeholders, and ensure resilient, scalable and compliant solutions. Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills are essential, together with the ability to work across regional teams.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass with a Bank Negara letter; RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150) after a 14-day MYFutureJobs advert (exempt at RM 15,000+); 10 years from RM 10,000.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Only basic pay counts towards the RM 5,000 floor, not allowances; from 1 January 2027 EP II and III applications need a succession plan to train a Malaysian.
Official source: Expatriate Services Division: ESD Online Guidebook 2025. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Banking jobs in Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not provided; senior expats may get a housing allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer usually pays the pass fees (about RM 330 to 480) and any levy; relocation money for senior hires only |
| Flights | Not standard; senior packages may add a joining flight and home leave |
| Contract | Fixed term tied to the pass, up to 5 years each; EP I and II capped at 10 years, EP III at 5 (June 2026) |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30%; EPF pension 2% + 2% is mandatory since October 2025 |
| Health cover | Work-injury and invalidity cover via SOCSO (by law); no public health cover; employers add private insurance |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong presence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, commercial, corporate, investment and private banking services to individuals, businesses and institutions. Malaysia is an important technology and operations location, supporting digital banking, engineering, risk, finance and global business functions. Standard Chartered has been investing in cloud platforms, data, automation and mobile banking while maintaining a strong focus on security, regulatory compliance and responsible finance. Its culture is multinational, with teams commonly working across countries and time zones. Employees may receive medical coverage, retirement benefits, flexible-work arrangements, learning support and performance-linked bonuses, although packages vary by grade and contract. The company generally suits professionals interested in financial technology, international exposure and large-scale banking transformation.