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Assoc, Production Eng, WRB Tech (COBOL skills)
Role summary
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This role supports production engineering for Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking technology systems, with a focus on COBOL-based applications. Requirements typically include experience in COBOL, mainframe technologies, production support, incident investigation, batch processing, SQL, and IT service-management practices. Familiarity with banking systems, change management, problem management, and tools such as JCL, DB2, CICS, or scheduling platforms is advantageous. The candidate is expected to monitor applications, resolve production incidents within agreed service levels, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate with development and operations teams, and support releases and system improvements. Strong communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and willingness to participate in an on-call or shift-support arrangement are likely expected.
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, wealth, commercial, and corporate banking services, as well as financial-market solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. Malaysia is one of its established markets, offering services through branches and digital channels while also hosting technology, operations, and shared-service teams. The organisation is investing in digital banking, data, automation, cybersecurity, and modern engineering practices while continuing to operate important legacy platforms that support critical banking services. Employees typically work in a multinational environment with structured controls, regulatory responsibilities, and opportunities to collaborate across countries. Standard Chartered also promotes professional development, inclusion, and flexible working practices, although specific benefits and working arrangements depend on the position and local employment terms.