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Senior Manager, Control Testing
Role summary
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The Senior Manager, Control Testing is expected to lead and oversee testing of key operational, regulatory and risk controls, ensuring they are appropriately designed, implemented and effective. Responsibilities typically include developing testing plans, reviewing evidence, identifying control weaknesses, assessing risks, documenting findings and tracking remediation. The role requires strong knowledge of risk and control frameworks, internal audit or compliance testing, governance standards and regulatory expectations. Candidates should have substantial experience in banking or financial services, excellent analytical and report-writing skills, sound judgement, and the ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA or relevant risk certifications are advantageous. Strong communication, project management and leadership skills are also expected.
Can I work in Malaysia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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, private, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, trade finance and financial market services. Malaysia is an important market and regional operating location, supporting customers ranging from individuals and small businesses to multinational companies and institutional clients. Standard Chartered is known for its focus on cross-border banking, emerging markets and responsible finance. The organisation places significant emphasis on risk management, regulatory compliance, conduct and strong internal controls. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to collaborate across countries and business divisions. Benefits may include performance bonuses, medical coverage, retirement contributions, learning support and flexible working arrangements, depending on the position and employment terms.