Strategic Planning Manager

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Strategic Planning Manager to join our team at RHB Banking Group. In this role, you will support Treasury accounting activities, system enhancements, and testing initiatives while playing a key role in financial analysis, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to system implementation, process improvements, and ensuring robust financial controls and reporting. What you will be doing - To collaborate with the Finance team in preparing and reporting daily Treasury P&L - To participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and system integration testing for treasury systems, including developing and executing test cases and scripts - To support data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting during system upgrades or migrations - To provide post-implementation support and drive ongoing process and system enhancements - To act as a checker for static data control within Treasury, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data management - To perform Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements - To conduct periodic AML reviews and assess financial crime risks - To review and analyze transaction alerts to identify suspicious activities and financial crime indicators - To perform investigations on flagged transactions, reviewing customer data and supporting documentation - To stay updated on AML/CFT regulations and contribute to policy and process improvements - To recommend strategies to optimize currency positions and minimize financial risks - To support audits, regulatory reviews, and strategic initiatives as required - To undertake any other duties or ad hoc assignments as assigned by Management What we're looking for - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field - 2–4 years of experience in a finance-related role, preferably with exposure to financial systems or ERP platforms - Experience in system testing or quality assurance is highly desirable - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, conditional formatting, basic macros) - Solid understanding of financial processes such as GL, AP, AR, FX, and budgeting - Familiarity with testing tools and systems (e.g., JIRA, FINIQ, Murex) - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail - Excellent communication and documentation skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams