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Specialist, Confo Operations
Role summary
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The Specialist, Confo Operations role supports transaction confirmation and post-trade processing within Standard Chartered’s operations function in Kuala Lumpur. Responsibilities may include preparing and validating confirmations, matching trade details, resolving exceptions, updating internal systems, meeting control and settlement deadlines, and coordinating with front office, counterparties and other operations teams. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree, preferably in banking, finance, accounting or business, along with strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and basic knowledge of financial products and operational controls. Good English communication, analytical ability, teamwork, computer literacy and the capacity to work under time pressure are expected. Experience in banking operations, trade processing or reconciliations is advantageous.
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, institutional and private banking services, together with wealth management, trade finance, transaction banking and capital-markets solutions. Its Kuala Lumpur operations support regional and global banking activities, including technology, risk, finance and post-trade processing. Standard Chartered promotes inclusion, international career development, professional learning and responsible banking. Employees commonly work with colleagues and clients across different countries and time zones, making communication, collaboration and cultural awareness important. The bank is regulated in Malaysia and operates through its local banking and support functions, offering opportunities for both experienced professionals and candidates developing careers in financial services operations.