Executive - Business & Corporate Banking (Contract Financing Middle Office)

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us… Overview: This role serves as a vital operational and risk-control function within the contract financing lifecycle. The Middle Office specialist is responsible for the meticulous tracking of facility utilization, ensuring strict adherence to approved terms, and acting as an early warning system to safeguard the bank against project delays and financial leakages. Responsibilities Preparing of tracking and checklist template for each individual contract To ensure utilization and settlement of facilities are in accordance to the terms and conditions imposed To provide endorsement and concurrence to trade department on the utilization of the trade facilities Updating of tracking templates on continuous (as and when required) Daily monitoring of incoming contract proceeds, and settlement of bills Work closely with CFS / ARM / CRA / TFU to ensure all T&C of a contract are being implemented, tracked and monitored Work closely with all product partners to ensure all pre and post drawdown of T&C are being adhered to throughout the tenure of a contract To highlight to management of any breach of T&C being imposed To inform CRA/TFU of any facility drawdown To track and monitor the financial and physical progress of the contract via submission of Monthly Progress Report for each contract under financed. To identify RED Flag in terms of project delay and to advise Management/ARM/BC of such RED Flag, for them to take remedial action. To track and monitor contract proceeds and to identify of any RED Flag related to leakages of fund and to advise Management/ARM/BC of such RED Flag for them to take remedial action Skills & Experience We Are Looking For: Bachelor Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting Min 2 years experience / exposure in middle office contract finance For more job opportunities, please go to HLB Careers: We appreciate your application and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding next steps About Hong Leong Bank We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation. Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.