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Associate Director, Business Risk Assessment & Advisory (CIB supporting MEP)
Role summary
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The Associate Director will lead business risk assessment and advisory activities for Standard Chartered’s Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking operations supporting the MEP region. Requirements typically include a degree in finance, business, risk management or a related discipline, substantial experience in banking risk, controls, compliance or governance, and strong knowledge of regulatory expectations and operational risk frameworks. The candidate is expected to assess business risks, challenge risk ownership, review control effectiveness, advise senior stakeholders, support audits and regulatory examinations, and drive remediation of identified issues. Strong communication, analytical, stakeholder-management and report-writing skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently across countries and business 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 services including corporate and commercial banking, transaction banking, wealth management, retail banking, investment banking and financial markets. Malaysia is an important market for its regional operations, technology, global business services and risk functions. Standard Chartered promotes a purpose-led culture focused on helping clients prosper, supporting sustainable economic development and maintaining strong standards of governance. Employees typically work in multicultural, internationally connected teams and may collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions. The company offers career opportunities in banking, risk, compliance, operations, technology, finance and client coverage, with structured benefits and professional development depending on the position and employment level.