Career
Career Opportunities
At KWAP, we aspire to become a High-Performance Organisation. We believe that high-performing talent will help us achieve this goal.
As an organisation that is in constant pursuit of high performance and excellence, we offer the following Employee Value Proposition:
WE PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE GROWTH OF THE NATION'S PENSION FUND INDUSTRY
WE PROVIDE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE REWARDS AND A CONDUCIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Job Vacancies
Vice President, Infrastructure Investment – Infrastructure Department
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of the infrastructure investment function, including guidance, advisory, and supervision of investment leads and team members across the following areas to ensure successful execution.
- Develop the infrastructure investment portfolio strategy based on the future outlook of the infrastructure market.
- Conduct research, evaluation, and selection of the most suitable asset managers and companies to manage the organization’s investment assets (including discretionary and non-discretionary funds). Assess both qualitative and quantitative factors in selecting investments across various markets in alignment with the overall organizational investment strategy.
- Develop, assess, and negotiate appropriate investment structures to effectively manage risk and return. Perform commercial, legal, financial, tax, and other relevant due diligence for investment purposes.
- Lead and/or support presentations to investment committees, panels, and board-level stakeholders.
- Execute investments, including Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) for funds and Sales & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs), etc., for direct/co-investments.
- Manage, monitor, and make decisions on corporate action events. Obtain approvals from the Head of Department or relevant committees for actions such as rights issues, stock splits, bonus issues, warrants, etc. Liaise with relevant departments to undertake necessary actions related to investee companies’ corporate exercises that may impact portfolio shareholding.
- Conduct strategic analysis, gather market intelligence, build networks, and identify potential investment opportunities.
- Execute exit strategies for specific investments.
- Actively build relationships within the investment ecosystem and maintain a market-facing presence (both local and international). Enhance the organization’s reputation in investment capabilities, including thought leadership.
- Liaise with relevant regulators and stakeholders as required. Obtain investment approvals from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) when necessary.
- Identify and mitigate investment risks proactively to enable optimal pursuit and early identification of viable investment opportunities.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of buy-side investment experience in public and private markets.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid grasp of corporate finance, investment screening and selection, as well as valuation methods for fund and direct/co-investment opportunities, and a clear understanding of the nature of infrastructure businesses.
- High familiarity with the investment process, including financial and legal due diligence, as well as subscription, Limited Partnership (LP), and shareholder agreements.
- Clear understanding of the distinctions and significance of LP Advisory Committee matters, LP matters, shareholder reserved matters, and board reserved matters.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Completion of or progress toward professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Associate, Data Management – Retirement Research Function
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prepare, and store internal and external data in a suitable format for further analyses.
- Manage suitable database structure for analytical analysis purposes.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation with various data sources.
- Maintain data relevancy and accessibility based on the organisation’s requirements.
- Produce insights from retirement-related databases for policymakers and KWAP internal use or reference.
- Plan and compile the project scope requirements to ensure the achievement of the project’s outcome and deliverables within the desired cost, timeline, and resources.
- Participate in special projects and other various engagements with stakeholders.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field.
- Minimum 4 years of working experience in any related field.
- Experience in working with data warehouses, preferably in the financial industry.
- Knowledge of relevant programming languages, for example, SQL, Python, R, Excel, and others.
- Knowledge of systems related to the function, for example, PG2, CRM, HRMIS, Tableau, and others.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in requirement analysis, data extraction, and data preparation
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Associate, Branding – Strategic Communications Department
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Formation and Implementation:
- Plan, propose, and implement branding initiatives in alignment with KWAP’s corporate identity and strategic objectives.
- Monitor and ensure consistent application of branding across all internal and external publications and platforms.
- Address stakeholder needs through effective and targeted branding initiatives.
Performance Management:
- Oversee and enhance KWAP’s branding presence across various channels, including traditional media, print, and internal communications.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent and compliant branding implementation across the organisation.
- Track and report on branding performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Analyse and gather data from traditional branding touchpoints to understand stakeholder perceptions and needs.
- Support the development of stakeholder engagement plans by delivering brand-aligned communication via traditional creative services (e.g., print, event materials, internal branding).
- Work closely with internal teams and vendors to produce high-quality, impactful branding materials.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Communications, Marketing, Branding, or any related field.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in branding, communications, or corporate marketing roles.
- Good understanding of brand strategy, brand identity systems, and traditional media.
- Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of design application (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) is an added advantage.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Senior Associate, Strategic Planning – Corporate Strategy Department
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting assessment and formulating KWAP long-term Strategic Blueprint, which encapsulates KWAP’s Purpose, Strategic Objectives, and Target Outcomes based on the direction set by Board and Senior Management.
- Assist in facilitating the strategic planning process for KWAP, including designing and executing the Board and management retreats.
- Identify and recommend the Strategic Themes for KWAP Annual Business Plan cycle.
- Explore and identify new business opportunities, ecosystems, partnerships, and ventures that align with KWAP’s strategic objectives.
- Assist in development phase of new ventures or ecosystems, as well as its implementation plan.
- Assist in undertaking thematic research and analyse the key domestic and global trends, government policies, and political landscape, emerging opportunities and the industry related research or study to formulate strategy recommendations for Corporate or Enterprise.
- Provide benchmarking research on domestic and global practices for KWAP’s consideration in venturing into new business opportunities or ecosystems.
- Identify key internal and external factors that could shape future scenarios for KWAP.
- Assist in facilitating knowledge sharing with external parties on the industry best practices.
- Assist in any strategic initiative, including Corporate collaboration and other approach in executing Strategic initiatives in KWAP.
- Actively collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including Senior Management for other Thought Leadership initiatives.
- Provide support to Senior Management, other divisions, and external stakeholders to facilitate effective implementation of strategic initiatives.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any related field.
- Minimum 4 years of working experience in Strategic Planning or Advisory role from the audit or professional services firm.
- Strong expertise in long-term strategic planning and management development with strong business acumen.
- Proactive and dynamic, with strong leadership qualities. Excellent communication skills in clearly articulating ideas and representing the organisation’s perspectives.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess outstanding organisational skills with the ability to set and handle multiple priorities.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Associate, Payment Operation – Accounts and Finance Department
Key Responsibilities
Payment Operation:
- Monitor and process all payments and settlements to internal stakeholders, such as staff advance and claims, corporate credit cards, and Board allowances in a timely manner.
- Analyse and review creditor’s ageing from time to time and manage the issues, if any.
- Monitor documents printing and filing of finance documents in accordance to policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Perform task as and when required by the management.
Compliance and Management:
- Monitor and ensure all accounting documents with compliance of internal control procedure and accounting policies.
- Monitor and ensure all payments and settlement to stakeholders, such as suppliers, subsidiaries, agencies, consultants and others, are processed in a timely manner and in line with the Financial Policies and Guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP).
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in Accounting or Finance fields.
- Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiar with any accounting systems.
- Able to work under tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good in accounting entries.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Associate, Asset Servicing – Investment Operations Department
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Action (CA) Monitoring:
- Continuously operate the CA processes, including performance check and balance on the current workflow.
- Gather and operate the Information Technology (IT) project and system enhancement.
- Keep updated on latest market practices and market requirements relating to CA.
CA Stakeholders Management:
- Gather all relevant CA investment decisions and report them accurately and timely to all applicable external stakeholders.
CA related Tax Matters:
- Operate and collate all CA related tax matters that are accounted for in the investment system and in the year end reporting.
- Liaise with External Custodian who renders investment tax related matters, timely and accurately.
Liaison for New Products or Investment:
- Ensure the delegated work are conducted and completed accurately and timely. This includes ensuring the new products, investments requirements, or nuances, such as User Acceptance Test (UAT), are performed and to liaise with vendors, as and when required.
- Assist Assistant Vice President (AVP), Vice President (VP), and Head of Department (HOD) on matters pertaining to organisation’s stakeholders, departments, and subsidiaries level initiatives, as stated in the business plan or any ad-hoc tasks as and when required.
Administer Company Meetings Proxy Forms:
- Collate the Company Meetings Proxy Forms to be completed and given the right to vote on resolutions brought at company meetings, which is commonly an annual general meeting (AGM) or an extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
Investment Reconciliation:
- Operate the overall reconciliation of record of safe custody investments supported by appropriate statements obtained, detailing assets held in the safekeeping.
Document Management:
- Operate the safekeeping of all documents under the Asset Servicing Section following KWAP document policies and guidelines.
Vendor Management:
- Gather and communicate the organisation’s requirements and demands to the appointed or potential vendors and alliances, such as custodians, system providers, consultants, and others, by comprehending and articulating those needs.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Investment, or any related field.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of working experience in Investment middle and back-office operation.
- Experience in domestic and global market regulations.
- Possess understanding of the investment instruments in the market.
- Possess skills in using investment supporting system, such as Bloomberg, Reuters, RENTAS, Mfund, or any investment systems will be an added advantage.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Associate, Placements and Trade – Corporate Treasury Department
Key Responsibilities
Liquidity Visibility:
- Assist in preparing centralised group cash flow in ensuring sufficient liquidity and adhere to limit of authority (LOA), standard operating procedure (SOP) and regulations set internally and externally.
- Implement operational strategy to meet efficient liquidity management for the organisation.
- Sought cash positions from all business and subsidiaries and to manage the visibility.
- Monitor Group’s liquidity to ensure it is always available to meet group investment and operational requirement.
Cash Forecasting:
- Estimate the flow of cash in and out of a business over a specific period of time to help the organisation predict future cash positions, avoid crippling cash shortages, and earn returns on any cash surpluses they may have in the most efficient manner possible.
Cash Flow Management:
- Prepare money market and foreign exchange cash flow.
- Execute money market and foreign exchange transactions as per market convention and based on operation requirements within the stipulated timeline.
- Engage with other relevant departments on matters pertaining to money market and foreign exchange transactions to ensure all investment requirements and operations are completed within the stipulated timeline.
- Perform thorough analytical analysis on market trends, economic reports, valuations, product assessments, and risk-return assessments for more informed decision-making.
- Assist to analyse and prepare proposals for new initiatives that benefit the organisation and ensuring operation works efficiently.
Money Market:
- Execute fund placement for deposit and investment in money market, domestically and internationally.
- Trade money market instruments.
- Assist Vice President (VP) and Assistant Vice President (AVP) to study, identify, and prepare proposal for new product or tools mechanism to manage efficient group cash flow.
Performance Management:
- Monitor and prepare updates to VP and Head of Department (HOD) on operation and regulatory changes to keep abreast of the latest development.
- Produce periodic and ad-hoc reports to facilitate management with decision-making.
- Obtain compliance report from compliance team to ensure all in order.
- Propose improvements and corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of operation objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Adopt best practices in meeting the key stakeholders’ commitments.
Policy and Regulatory Compliance:
- Assist in the review of money market and foreign exchange investment-related documents to ensure compliance with market standard practice.
- Monitor that all transactions are performed as per internal and external policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Assist in the review of internal policies and guidelines periodically to keep updated with market development and internal procedures.
External Stakeholders:
- Establish and maintain good relationships with external counterparties to preserve a good reputation for the institution and ease business dealings.
Peer-to-Peer Development:
- Train new hires or interns pertaining to unit tasks and financial market intelligence to ensure new talent will be able to develop sufficient competence and ensure business continuity.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Investment, Business, Economics, or any related field.
- Preferably holds a Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) or other professional related certificates.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of working experience in Treasury, Fixed Income, or Investments field.
- Possess 1 to 3 years’ of experience in fund or cash management or foreign exchange management and trading.
- Excellent understanding of rates and foreign exchange (domestic and international).
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 25 July 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Associate, Tax Advisory – Accounts & Finance Department
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Income Tax Filing (Malaysia Entities):
- Collate information from respective stakeholders.
- Review the tax computation.
- Assist on applying tax exemption.
- Assist on estimation of tax payable.
Tax Reclaim Matters (International Portfolio Investments):
- Monitor the tax report on a monthly basis to identify any discrepancy of tax rate being deducted on the dividend and interest income.
- Generate monthly tax reclaim report.
- Liaise with the custodian and provide relevant supporting document to the custodian for entitlement of treaty rates.
- Prepare relevant documentation for tax reclaim matters.
- Monitor the tax documentation or tax exemption expiry and prepare necessary document for renewal.
Tax filings (International Portfolio Investments):
- Collate information for tax agent to compute the capital gain tax return.
- Review capital gain tax computation prepared by tax agent.
E-invoicing:
- Assist and advise the finance team and relevant stakeholders on the applicable treatment for e-invoicing transaction.
Funds Due Diligence Tasks:
- Review the partnership agreements and relevant documentation for private equity fund and similar funds.
- Laise with legal counsel on the appropriate tax provisions to be documented.
- Review and advice tax provisions to be documented in the side letter or partnership agreement.
Tax Advisory Tasks:
- Assist on any tax advisory.
- Review tax advisory report and provide opinion to stakeholders.
- Advice on how to raise stamp duty in the stamping portal.
Other Duties:
- Assist with other administrative tasks as and when needed.
- Enhance knowledge with most recent tax rules.
- Preparation of business cases, memos, reports, as well as internal and external email communication.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in tax role.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Associate, Employee Support – Accounts and Finance Department
Key Responsibilities
Stationery and Inventory Management:
- Maintain optimal stock levels of stationery items to meet the needs of all departments.
- Regularly monitor stock levels and reorder stationery supplies proactively to avoid shortages.
- Conduct periodic stock count to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Manage the distribution of stationery items to employees and departments efficiently.
- Implement measures to control access to the stationery storage area and prevent unauthorised removal of supplies.
- Prepare regular reports on stationery inventory levels, usage, and expenditures.
Helpdesk Management:
- Oversee the helpdesk function, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and staff inquiries.
- Act as the first point of contact for staff inquiries or issues.
- Resolve minor problems or escalate them to the appropriate department.
- Monitor and analyse helpdesk metrics to improve service quality.
- Maintain records of all helpdesk requests and resolutions for tracking and reporting purposes.
Issuing Administration Communications:
- Prepare internal communications, such as announcements and updates, in relation to Administration Function.
- Ensure that all communications are clear, concise, and relevant to the intended audience.
- Distribute communications via appropriate channels (e.g., email, intranet).
- Ensure that communications are issued in a timely manner to keep staff informed about important updates or changes.
Staffs Support:
- Assist in handling office supplies, procurement, and inventory management.
- Assist in new employee onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Manage and issue access cards, office phones, and parking passes.
- Monitor and ensure upkeep of the office pantry by ensuring the coffee machine, water dispenser, and other facilities are in good working condition.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the office pantry, ensuring it is stocked with necessary supplies, such as beverages and snacks.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the office area and manage cleaning schedules.
- Organise regular inventory checks of pantry supplies.
Transportation and Staff Logistic Support:
- Coordinate transportation arrangements for staffs as and when needed.
- Ensure that company vehicles are well-maintained, insured, and available for use.
- Assist in the management of staff travel and logistics, ensuring smooth execution of business trips and prepare report for audit purposes.
Business Continuity Management (BCM) Support:
- Support the Business Continuity Plan by ensuring all necessary administrative tasks are carried out during emergencies or business disruptions.
- Assist in the organisation of training and drills to ensure preparedness.
Other Duties:
- Organise, manage, and provide accurate documentation and information to Auditors (Internal and External) in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare business cases, memos, reports, as well as internal and external email communication.
- Assist with special projects and other administrative tasks as and when needed.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or any related field.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in office administration or a similar administrative role.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and together as part of a team.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Associate, Performance – Human Resource Department
Key Responsibilities
Performance Management:
- Coordinate and execute the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS).
- Provide support and assistance for employees in completing the Performance Management process.
- Serve as a point of reference for the Performance Management System module on eHR, conduct briefings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and help desk as and when necessary.
- Create and establish awareness materials on Performance Management (as and when required).
- Ensure standard operating procedure (SOP) is updated in accordance with the Intellectual Documents Management Guideline requirement.
- Assist audit and excellence matters related to PMS.
- Assist in data analysis, reporting, and preparing proposal papers.
- Understand the overall process of PMS in KWAP and provide recommendations for improvement based on current needs.
Career Management:
- Coordinate promotion and upgrading overall process.
- Assist in preparing proposal papers for promotion and upgrading approval.
- Manage internal and external communications.
- Recommend improvement in the promotion and upgrading process (if any).
- Plan and execute the assessment process and ensure tasks are completed within the targeted timeline.
- Assist in developing SOP, and guidelines, as well as ensure intellectual documents are updated following the requirements.
Rewards Operations:
- Assist in completing the contract renewal operations process.
- Assist in recommending salary for new joiners, promotion, upgrading and any other salary exercise.
- Assist in Job Evaluation Exercises and able to understand the fundamentals of rewards and remunerations.
eHR System:
- Main point of contact as system administrator for the Performance Module.
- Manage, monitor, and administer end-to-end processes for the eHR Performance Module via the system.
- Provide recommendations on the overall enhancement of the Performance Module under the eHR system
Data Management:
- Become the reference point and ensure the accuracy of performance data to be submitted to third parties.
- Manage the interaction and protection of sensitive data with third parties by maintaining good working.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or any related field.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in Performance Management or similar role.
- Good analytical thinking.
- Good command of English and good writing skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and designer tools, such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Associate, Secretarial – Secretarial Function
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Assistant Vice President (AVP) in performing secretarial duties, including but not limited to, the preparation and organisation of meetings, conduct and proceedings of meetings, issuance of meetings agenda, drafting of minutes, summary of decisions, matters arising, etc.
- Provide support to AVP in the organisation of all meetings of the Board / Investment Panel / Management Committees.
- Ensure that the minutes of the meeting and the decisions of the meeting are properly and accurately recorded and produced timely in accordance with the relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Company Secretarial, Accounting, or any related fields.
- Posses license and/or accreditation from relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in corporate secretarial practices or in-house company secretarial with knowledge and experience in corporate/company secretarial matters.
- Proficiency in minute-taking with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Associate, Monitoring and Compliance – Investment Services Function
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Organising
- Assist to coordinate preparation of department scorecard and expenditure budget.
- Assist to monitor execution of department scorecard and budget utilisation.
Investment Monitoring
- Monitor external investment portfolio performance for reporting purposes.
- Monitor loan servicing, loan collaterals, and loan compliance.
- Monitor credit position of the borrowers and External Fund Managers (EFM) compliance.
- Monitor Property Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA).
- Monitor and update Net Value Asset (NAV) for Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure.
Review and Reporting
- Prepare loan reports, such as holdings, valuation, and compliance.
- Prepare and reconcile EFM monthly reporting , such as valuation, compliance, and performance.
- Prepare and process EFM income accrual, expenses, journal, capital injection, withdrawal of capital and income repatriation.
- Prepare and reconcile NAV for Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure.
Policy and Regulation
- Review of critical functions to ensure adherence with the Act, internal policies, and procedures.
- Participate in Investment Services Function (ISF) business continuity plan.
- Review of ISF intellectual documents.
Administrative Duties
- Assist in execution of legal documentations, due diligence and disbursement of loan / financing / collateral / loan compliance.
- Assist in documentation and administration for loan holding portfolio.
Key Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accountancy, Business, Administration, Finance, Economics, or any related field.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in investment-related industry.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Office.
- Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Highly motivated and able to work in group or individually.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Assistant Vice President, Credit Research – Portfolio Strategy and Research Department
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive sourcing of relevant internal and external data on macro and micro level, including through direct and indirect sources. The data is used for investment analysis which is intended for investment recommendation.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of micro indicators and data to ascertain the health, risks, and opportunities for investment, as well as supporting investment decision making.
- Understand, develop, apply, and maintain various research and data analysis models and methodologies. These applications are utilised to supplement the analysis, which is used to form investment recommendation.
- Produce timely research analysis and review subordinates’ reports for business decisions on:
- Credit papers
- Internal credit rating
- Ad-hoc reports
- Investment strategy
- Provide assistance in forming an investment strategy for asset allocation strategy.
- Monitor and alert internal stakeholders on any fundamental change of the existing corporates in the event of any industry or corporate development. Prepare, present, review, and disseminate reports or assessment, including the management of papers for the relevant committees for deliberation and consideration for the next course of action.
- Support the planning and enhancement of relevant department database as a main point of reference for any investment-related data produced by the Portfolio Strategy and Research Department to promote interactive knowledge sharing and intellectual discourse on current issues.
- Support and assist in the production of thought leadership pieces pertaining to market, strategy, regulatory, and other developments of note related to credit research.
- Conduct due diligence via engagement with investee companies, regulators, industry players, and others to keep abreast on the latest developments that might have impact to KWAP’s investments.
- Establish and maintain relationship with industry, trade, and professional organisations to enhance visibility of the organisation and portfolio companies in the marketplace.
- Mentor and guide direct reports and peers. Be accountable for the performance of the subordinates and ensure the quality of reports or output meet the required standard.
- Review and approve subordinates’ reports for dissemination. Responsible for direct report’s investment recommendation.
- Support in planning and provide solutions on any improvement of research or analysis functions, as well as actively take part in KWAP and investment division-wide projects or events. Ensure that the unit is in full compliance without compromising investment decision-making processes.
- Support in planning of managing timelines of work to ensure timely updates for credit research.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Investment, Finance, Accounting, or any related field.
- Possess professional qualifications, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or other relevant certificates.
- Minimum 9 years of working experience in capital market related functions.
- Experienced in capital market related functions.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Assistant Vice President, Policy Management and Governance Unit – Investment Excellence Function
Key Responsibilities
- Review the need for new investment policies or guidelines in collaboration with relevant stakeholders—including the KWAP Group Legal Services Department and the Risk Management and Compliance Department, if applicable—develop and draft proposal papers and statements that support KWAP’s investment activities and needs, ensuring alignment with the Retirement Fund Act, KWAP’s mandate, objectives, and philosophy, as well as industry and global best practices.
- Review existing investment policies and guidelines in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to identify and address any gaps or limitations, ensuring robust governance and resilience, while supporting the HOF in making appropriate recommendations to key stakeholders, including other department heads, C-Suites, the Investment Committee, the Investment Panel, and the Board.
- Provide the challenge process on operational or implementation issues that may arise during the process of development and implementation of initiatives, which may involve building support and obtaining the relevant buy-ins or consensus and providing the necessary guidance or consultative advice, where required.
- Support the Head of Function (HOF) in engaging with the relevant stakeholders, including other Heads of Departments (HOD) or HOF, C-Suites, and approving authorities, such as the Investment Committee, the Investment Panel and the Board, for approval on the proposed initiatives and recommendations.
- Engage with stakeholders to keep them informed on developments regarding investment policies and investment guidelines.
- Engage with stakeholders to keep self-updated with latest developments relating to KWAP’s investment activities, KWAP’s investment needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide policy advise to relevant stakeholders within KWAP on areas involving investments based on best fit governance practice and approach for KWAP.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or any related field. A post-graduate degree in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of working experience in policy regulation, policy drafting, policy management, or working experiences in similar or related field.
- Possessing working experience in a regulatory environment or similar institutions (e.g., regulatory authority bodies, investment banks, asset management, fund institutions) is an added advantage.
- Experienced in policy and guidelines drafting or regulatory writing.
- Experienced in conducting research or benchmarking studies on policy-related matters.
- Experienced in strategic management and leadership across investment functions.
- Experienced in creation of policies and guidelines relating to organisational governance.
Click “Apply Now” and email us your resume by 23 June 2025 with the respective position applied as the subject.
Associate, IT Audit
Key Responsibilities
Audit Execution
- Support the audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up or audit observation tracking for Information Technology (IT) or Information System (IS) audit work assigned in an efficient and effective manner such that audit work meets budget, quality standards, and timeliness outlined in the internal audit methodology.
Special Investigation and Project or Task Execution
- Support any special investigation, projects, or other tasks assigned by the Head of Department (HOD), as and when required.
Communication and Reporting
- Support the Internal Audit (IA) team in ensuring timely and effective communication of overall audit opinion, audit observations, and root causes to all relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and escalate audit observations and action plans that are not meeting the target date of completion, including the potential overdue cases.
- Supporting the HOD in the presentation of Internal Audit reports to the Board Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Committee and highlighting any key concerns on a timely basis.
Audit Strategy
- Develop the department’s strategic plan, as well as departmental and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support KWAP’s business objectives and risk appetite.
- Ensure that the formulation of comprehensive internal audit methodology aligns with internal audit best practices to ensure the effective execution of internal audit activities such as risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up processes.
Risk-based Annual Audit Plan
- Participate in annual risk assessment exercise for the development of an annual risk-based audit plan to ensure adequate audit coverage on a yearly basis.
Internal Audit Management
- Supporting the assigned IA Manager to ensure correct capacity audit planning so that the audit team can fulfill the scope of an audit assignment effectively and efficiently.
Stakeholders Management
- Embrace the role of a trusted partner within KWAP by maintaining good rapport with all stakeholders to support KWAP in achieving its objectives.
- Build an effective engagement and good relationship with external stakeholders, such as Jabatan Audit Negara, appointed external auditor and IA practitioners from the industry to keep abreast and comply with the latest development of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards as well as law and regulations in relation to governance, risk management, and control processes.
Governance, risk and control (GRC)
- Promote the understanding of good governance, risk management, and controls in IT and IS related areas within KWAP.
Professional and Business Ethics
- Display exemplary conduct and live by the KWAP’s values, code of ethics, and conduct.
- Embrace the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies, processes, and regulations.
Audit Data Analytic
- Contribute to the implementation of data analytics in the assigned audit tasks.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or any related field.
- Professional certifications in auditing will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in IT or IS auditing.
- Ability to objectively analyse and apply information by ‘thinking out of the box where necessary’ to support the planning, fieldwork, and reporting of results of the internal audit engagement.
- Good knowledge in corporate governance, risk, management, and control.
- Familiar with cloud computing, cyber security risk and system development methodology.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and people management skills.
- Self-motivated achiever with the ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
- Highly driven, resourceful, adaptable to change, and able to manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Confident and courageous in raising audit observations in a professional manner.
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Vice President, Security Governance – Digital and Security Governance Function
Key Responsibilities
- Manage security governance, risk management, and compliance matters, ensuring that human resources are engaged and trained with relevant skills and knowledge.
- Develop, implement, and maintain IT security policies, standards, and frameworks based on industry best practices, such as International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 27001, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), Centre for Internet Security (CIS) Controls, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT).
- Collaborate with legal and regulatory requirements, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2), System and Organisation Controls 2 (SOC 2), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), and other applicable laws. Conduct internal security audits, gap assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Manage internal and external audit queries and control, conducting audit walkthroughs, tracking data or information requests and managing auditors and auditees to ensure completion of audits.
- Lead security awareness and training initiatives, design and implement cybersecurity awareness programmes to educate employees on security risks, policies, and best practices.
- Analyse the global Information Technology (IT) security threat landscape provided by a reputable threat intelligence provider, assess the potential risks and impacts, and recommend suitable solutions.
- Manage third-party vendors and service providers for cybersecurity risks and ensuring compliance with contractual security requirements.
- Provide periodic security governance reports to relevant committees (e.g., senior management, risk committees, and the Board).
- Act as Cyber Security Incident Manager by collaborating with Cybersecurity Operations and Risk Management teams to ensure governance aspects are incorporated into incident response plans.
- Collaborate closely with IT, legal, compliance, risk, and business units to incorporate security governance into organisation-wide procedures.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or any related field.
- Possess knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to the industry, e.g., Cyber Security Act, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Monetary Authority of Singapore Technology Risk Management (MAS TRM), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
- Minimum 12 years of working experience in security risk management methodologies, policy development, security awareness programmes, and governance reporting.
- Experienced with cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, COBIT.
- Experienced in leading a team or group of people while performing cyber security governance and compliance, audit, IT risk and other IT related areas.
- Strong knowledge of security governance frameworks.
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Associate, Fund Level Strategy and Advisory - Portfolio Strategy and Research
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recommendations to stakeholders on the Fund’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) while aligning with the approved risk appetite as well as taking into consideration of macroeconomic factors, funding of future pension liabilities and other investment parameters.
- Work with public market asset classes to enable short-term asset allocation adjustments to capitalise on opportunities arising from market dislocations and to enhance investment returns.
- Collaborate with asset classes in coordinating the capital deployment, and SAA transition and to plan for the annual investment strategy and return targets.
- Work with stakeholders to produce actionable recommendations to enhance the Fund Level Investment Strategy, identification of new trends and asset classes, asset and liability modelling, performance benchmarking, and risk budgeting.
- Support the department in the management of the unit’s team dynamics, workflow and processes, resources and preparation of relevant budget.
- Provide support to the team in the preparation of the unit’s business plan and preparation of the relevant budget as well as the selection or utilisation of relevant tools or investment platforms.
- Support the department in managing counterparty relationships as well as effectively monitor corresponding documentation and/or changes thereof.
- Perform all other relevant duties as assigned by the Head of Department (HOD) from time to time, including ad-hoc matters.
Key Requirements
- Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Accounting and Finance, Engineering, or any related quantitative disciplines.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a similar field.
- Possess working knowledge in a multi-asset investing discipline.
Associate, Equity Research and Strategy - Portfolio Strategy and Research Department
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive sourcing of relevant internal and external data on macro and micro levels, including through direct and indirect sources.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of micro indicators and data to ascertain the health, risk, and opportunities for investment.
- Produce timely research analysis and reports in supporting business decisions on:
✓ Investment Strategy
✓ Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation
✓ ESG and Thought Leader
✓ Asset Class Investments - Analyse data, produce research reports, and present to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Investment Committee, Investment Panel, Board members, etc.), highlighting key issues for the business’s attention.
- Propose the next course of action for consideration on any issues related to investee companies.
- Promote interactive knowledge sharing and intellectual discourse on current issues and pertinent research topics to build knowledge in investment teams to support investment decisions.
- Database management as the main point of reference for any investment-related data produced by the Portfolio Strategy and Research Department (PSRD).
- Perform understanding, development, application and maintenance of various research and data analysis models and methodologies.
- Engagement with investee companies, regulators, industry players, and others for knowledge building.
- Active Relationship Building within the Investment Ecosystem and Market-Facing Presence, locally and internationally.
- Plan and lead the production of thought leadership pieces pertaining to market, strategy, regulatory, and other developments of note related to investment research.
- To regularly attend, participate, or represent KWAP in conferences, forums, discussions, and briefings, including speaking engagements and deliberations around market outlook and investment themes regularly within or outside of the department.
- To effectively manage and assist with the organisation and management of in-house talks, workshops, and other forums as and when required.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Investment, Finance, Accounting, other related professional qualifications, or any related field.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience.
Assistant Vice President, Equity Research and Strategy - Portfolio Strategy and Research Department
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive sourcing of relevant internal and external data on macro and micro levels, including through direct and indirect sources. The data is used for investment analysis which is intended for investment recommendation.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of micro indicators and data to ascertain the health, risk, and opportunities for investment as well as supporting investment decision-making.
- Develop financial model for key investible companies under coverage to analyse company performances. These financial models are utilised to supplement the analysis which is used to form investment recommendations.
Produce Research Recommendation
- Produce timely research analysis and review subordinates’ reports for business decisions on:
✓Research reports
✓Fair value
✓Ad-hoc assignments
✓Investment strategy - The recommendation is formed so an investment decision can be made.
- Review and decide on final recommendations on investment calls for all regions.
- Form an investment strategy for global equity research and provide guidance and support to asset allocation strategy
Research reporting and presentation
- Monitor and alert internal stakeholders on any fundamental change of the existing corporates in the event of any industry or corporate development.
- Prepare, present, review, and disseminate reports or assessments, including management papers for the relevant committees for deliberation and consideration for the next course of action.
Knowledge management
- Plan, establish, enhance, and promote relevant department database as a main point of reference for any investment-related data produced by the Portfolio Strategy and Research Department (PSRD) to foster interactive knowledge sharing and intellectual discourse on current issues.
- Plan and lead the production of thought leadership pieces pertaining to market, strategy, regulatory, and other developments of note related to equity research.
Investment Relationship Management
- Conduct due diligence via engagement with investee companies, regulators, industry players, and others to keep abreast of the latest developments that might have an impact on KWAP’s investments.
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry, trade, and professional organisations to enhance the visibility of the organisation and portfolio companies in the marketplace.
People or Talent Management
- Mentor and guide direct reports and peers. Accountable for the performance of the unit and ensure the quality of reports meet the required standard.
- Review and approve subordinates’ reports for dissemination and is responsible for the unit’s investment recommendation.
- Plan, organise, and propose training and development for subordinates within equity research.
Planning and Organising
- Initiate, plan, and provide solutions on any improvement of research or analysis functions as well as actively take part in KWAP and investment division-wide projects or events. Ensure that the unit is in full compliance without compromising investment decision-making processes.
- Plan, set up, refine, manage timelines, and coordinate work required to ensure timely updates for equity research.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Accountancy, Economics, or any related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience.
- Experience in strategic management and leadership across company functions.
Associate, Investment - Private Equity Department
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Private Equity (PE) investment portfolio strategy based on the future outlook of PE market.
- Research, evaluate, and select the best fit asset manager and company in managing organisation’s investment assets, including discretionary and non-discretionary funds.
- Assessment of qualitative and quantitative factors in the selection of investment in various markets as per overall organisation investment strategy.
- The development, assessment, and negotiation of appropriate investment structure and instruments in managing the risk and return of investment.
- Perform commercial, legal, financial, tax, and other relevant due diligence for investment purposes.
- Execution of investment including Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) for funds and Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for direct/co-investments.
- Management, monitoring, and providing decision on corporate action events. Obtaining approval from Head of Department (HOD) or relevant committees to subscribe to rights issue, stock split, bonus issues, warrants, and others. Liaise with relevant department to undertake necessary action in relation to investee companies’ corporate action exercises that may or may not have significant impact on shareholdings in the portfolio.
- Perform strategic analysis, market intelligence, networking, and capability to source for investment opportunities.
- Perform execution of exit strategy for specific investment.
- Active Relationship Building within Investment Ecosystem and Market-Facing Presence, locally and internationally. Building reputation in Investment Capability, including Thought Leadership.
- Liaise with relevant regulators and stakeholders as and when required. Obtaining Investment approval from Ministry of Finance (MOF) when required.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Investment, Accounting, or any related field.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Possess knowledge and capacity to develop skills in corporate finance, screening and selection, as well as valuation methods of funds and direct/co-investment opportunities and the nature of PE businesses.
- Able to familiarise with the investment process including financial and legal due diligence, as well as subscription, Limited Partners (LP) and shareholder agreements.
- Ability to understand the difference and importance of LP Advisory Committee matters, LP matters, shareholder reserves matters, and board reserves matters.
- Possess strong people and communication skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Completion or progress towards professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA, etc.) is an added advantage.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and under tight deadlines.
Associate, Value Creation Management – Private Equity Department
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing Private Equity (PE) and Infra direct/co-investment value creation strategy based on current PE and Infra portfolio performance as well as the future outlook of the market.
- Evaluation of current companies and development of value-adding plans to support the portfolio companies’ growth for local, regional, and global expansion.
- Assist the Investment Team in identifying and prioritising key strategic initiatives across businesses with specified performance matrices and developing value-creation plans for new investments.
- Assist in developing, assessing, and negotiating appropriate bolt-on investment structures and instruments in managing the risk and return of investment.
- Perform commercial, legal, financial, tax, and other relevant due diligence for bolt-on investment purposes.
- Execution of bolt-on investment including Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for direct/co-investments.
- Assist in managing, monitoring, and providing decisions on corporate action events. Obtaining approval from the Head of Department (HOD) or relevant committees to subscribe to rights issues, stock splits, bonus issues, warrants, and others. Liaise with the relevant department to undertake necessary action in relation to investee companies’ corporate action exercises that may or may not have a significant impact on shareholdings in the portfolio.
- Map out industry landscapes and develop strategic direction and growth initiatives that clearly outline the returns for the direct/co-investment portfolios, including via revenue expansion and increase in profitability.
- Encourage the companies within the Private Equity Department’s (PED) portfolio to collaborate across strategic initiatives, with the right team members working together towards successful delivery of synergies.
- Work closely with the Investment Team in the execution of exit strategy for specific investments.
- Active Relationship Building within the Investment Ecosystem and Market-Facing Presence, locally and internationally. Building reputation in Investment Capability, including Thought Leadership.
- Liaise with relevant regulators and stakeholders as required. Obtaining Investment approval from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) when required.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Business Management, Economics, or any related field
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong grasp on operational excellence, problem-solving and turnarounds, as well as corporate finance and valuation methods of direct/co-investment opportunities and the nature of PE and Infra businesses.
- High familiarisation with the investment process including financial and legal due diligence, as well as shares subscription and shareholder agreements.
- Clear understanding of the difference and importance of shareholder reserves matters, and board reserves matters.
- Possess strong people and communication skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Completion or progress towards professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA, etc.) is an added advantage.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and under tight deadlines.
Associate, External Fund Management – Equity Department
Key Responsibilities
- Identify appropriate investment strategies, conduct due diligence and onboard suitable strategies, funds, or mandates.
- Strategise and implement external equity mandates which include appointment and termination of external equity mandates.
- Ensure performances of the External Fund Managers’ (EFM) portfolios are assessed by the performance matrix, on a periodical basis and monitor efforts taken by the EFM towards improving the performances against selected benchmarks and improving the investment income.
- Build rapport and networking within the investment industry such as External Fund Managers, Investment Banks or Pension Funds.
- Plan, conduct, audit, and report on visits to EFM offices. Collaborate with the Risk Management and Compliance Department (RMCD) to conduct risk audit visits to EFM offices.
- Collaborate with other departments to develop external fund management mandates and achieve specific project objectives.
- Develop, review, and adhere to the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Investment Guidelines, Investment Policy, and Investment Management Agreements (IMA).
- Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while guiding and training others on managing projects.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accountancy.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience.
- Experience in related investment or fund management is an added advantage.
Associate, Data Management - Retirement Research Function
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prepare, and store internal and external data in a suitable format for further analyses.
- Manage suitable database structure for analytical analysis purposes.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation with various data sources.
- Maintain data relevancy and accessibility based on the organisation’s requirements.
- Produce insights from retirement-related databases for policymakers and KWAP internal use or reference.
- Plan and compile the project scope requirements to ensure the achievement of the project’s outcome and deliverables within the desired cost, timeline, and resources.
- Participate in special projects and other various engagements with stakeholders.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field.
- Minimum 4 years of working experience in any related field.
- Experience in working with data warehouses, preferably in the financial industry.
- Knowledge of relevant programming languages, for example, SQL, Python, R, Excel, and others.
- Knowledge of systems related to the function, for example, PG2, CRM, HRMIS, Tableau, and others.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in requirement analysis, data extraction, and data preparation
Associate, Functional Reference - Contribution Department
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day Contribution Management System (CMS)’s core and portal operations, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, issue resolution, and enhancements to support business operations.
- Serve as the main contact for system vendors, ensuring clear communication, and timely resolution of issues and enhancements.
- Analyse contribution management processes, gather business user requirements and recommend system improvements to meet operational goals.
- Coordinate new system projects, track progress, manage timelines, and lead functional testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Define and document integration requirements for the system’s core and portal, ensuring seamless compatibility with existing systems and platforms. Oversee interface specifications, data flows, and interoperability to maintain efficient system operations.
- Manage the execution of Contribution Reporting System (CRS) enhancements, from the requirements gathering phase up until the user testing and deployment.
- Maintain and monitor system data within the core and portal to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper data flow. Perform regular data audits, resolve inconsistencies, and implement improvements to align with business and compliance requirements.
- Act as the main liaison with the digital team for troubleshooting and technical support for all systems and tools within the department.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or any related field.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in data management, system development, or business analytics.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills, and project management skills.
Associate, Quality Assurance - Contribution Department
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, standardise, and enhance Intellectual Document (IDM) such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Guidelines, Policies, Discretionary Authority Limit (DAL) and Limit of Authority (LOA), for all contribution-related processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to governance.
- Benchmark against industry standards to ensure processes remain efficient and aligned with best practices.
- Implement a structured version control system to track updates and revisions, ensuring practices align with the latest IDM versions.
- Identify, document, and analyse current business workflows to pinpoint possible redundancies and inefficiencies to enhance performance under Business Process Management (BPM).
- Manage internal and external audits to verify adherence to SOPs and guidelines, ensuring agreed corrective actions are resolved in a timely manner.
- Prepare financial budgets for yearly operations, projects, and initiatives, leveraging past data and planned activities.
- Collaborate with Section Heads and the Head of Department (HOD) to identify key drivers and outcome initiatives for the departmental scorecard and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with business plan objectives.
- Serve as the final gate for business user sign-off on the new system’s readiness from the business perspective, ensuring it meets the agreed-upon requirements.
- Act as internal check and balance and participate in various departmental projects to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced by the project team.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Risk Management, or any related field.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in any related field.
- Experience in quality assurance, compliance and governance, process improvement and operational excellence will be an added advantage.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills.
Associate, Budget - Accounts and Finance
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Update the departmental budget utilisation, budget analysis, and monthly slide deck.
- Assist in confirming budget details on purchase requisition forms submitted to the procurement helpdesk.
- Process budget virements.
- Maintain the budget module and multiple ledgers in the system.
- Assist and prepare the annual budget and mid-year review process.
- Liaise with departments on budget-related matters.
Key Requirements
- Possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in a similar role.
- Possess extensive knowledge of the financial accounting system.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in data analysis and report preparation.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
Associate, Risk Reporting, Policy, and Quants – Risk Management and Compliance Department
Key Responsibilities
Frameworks, Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures
- To support the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures, gather data, conduct research, and assist in developing, managing, implementing, and improving the organisation’s risk management policies, norms, and practices.
- Assist the team in creating, overseeing, interpreting, and comprehending policies and procedures while ensuring that they align with organisational strategy and goals.
Corporate Governance
- Assist and support in reviewing and providing recommendations to the group-wide governance framework to establish a clear responsibility, accountability, authority, and governance structure, ensuring KWAP has established good corporate governance based on best practices and standards.
- Assist in liaising with other departments to ensure the risk management process is efficient and effective.
Project Management
- Participate in projects and assist in ensuring the achievement of the project’s outcomes and deliverables within the desired cost, timeline, and resources.
- Participate in various engagements with stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
- To prepare notification and proposal papers related to risk management and assist the supervisor in the presentation to the Board, Senior Management, and Management committees.
- Participate in project discussions, design infrastructure, and supervise the team in testing and project planning.
Strategic Planning
- Assess and measure the relevant risk mitigation controls, their effectiveness, and the impact level, to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor risk exposures and challenges and provide recommendations for process improvement.
- Assist supervisors in formulating and designing the structures, and approval processes, strategising implementation plans, and ensuring the effective rollout of those plans.
Reporting
- Assist, manage, and prepare comprehensive, accurate, and timely analytical periodic risk reporting.
- Use data-driven analysis to interpret and determine causal factors, risk impacts, and reporting.
- Assist the team in reporting on issues and the relevant follow-up actions to ensure all issues are rectified within the timeframe.
Costing and Budgeting
- Collate items and prepare annual budget to ensure sufficient cost average to support risk management initiatives and operations
In-depth Analysis
- Provide support in analysing data trends in reporting to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Escalate to the immediate supervisor in the event of significant changes in related data trends.
Presentation Skills and Verbal Communication
- Act with expertise as the organisation’s authority on using clear and effective verbal communication skills to express ideas, request actions, and formulate plans or policies.
- Able to act as the organisational authority on communicating with the Management, Investment Panel, and Board level by speaking in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Key Requirements
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Accounting, or any related field.
- Professional certification such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of direct working experience in risk management, preferably related to quantitative analysis and simulation.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Assistant Vice President, Credit Risk, Risk Management and Compliance
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
- Lead in the strategic planning and management of KWAP’s Risk framework to ensure the appropriate structure, people, and processes are in place to support effective implementation of credit risk activities to meet departmental KPIs and strategic outcomes.
- Conduct benchmarking studies on relevant areas to identify industry best practices related to credit risk policy, procedures, and processes.
- Ensure that KWAP’s business operations and processes are robust and keep abreast of current developments in economic, political, technological, and social landscapes, in line with KWAP’s strategic objective to become thought leaders.
Credit Risk Management
Review investment proposals or notifications related to fixed income, loans, private credit, treasury activities, and fund level investment strategies.
Provide guidance to direct reports on the preparation of risk review to facilitate decision making at Investment Committee and Investment Panel.
Review the compliance of investment risk exposure against approved risk limits and lead a discussion of a mitigation plan with the compliance unit and fund managers in the event of non-compliance.
Review periodic or ad hoc stress simulations on fixed income risk for investment portfolios.
Review and assess risk exposures Vis a Vis risk appetite external factors and internal capabilities or strategies.
Organising and Implementation
- Lead and coordinate the development and overseeing credit risk management activities, including enhancing risk culture and awareness, to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals and business objectives.
- Provide oversight and guidance and facilitate the identification and analysis of inherent and material risks and impacts on KWAP’s environment, business operations, and activities.
Stakeholder Management, Communication, and Reporting
- Lead the credit risk team to identify and manage stakeholders (Board, Board-level committees, Management-level committees, Senior Management, and other identified stakeholders), and ensure timely and effective communication of risk issues.
- Guide the credit risk team to understand stakeholders’ needs, issues, or concerns and react to these by leading, coordinating, and implementing the required action plans.
- Develop structured communication that is aligned with the desired objectives and deploy different styles of influence to persuade relevant stakeholders and gain internal and external consensus.
- Manage timely and effective reporting of all risk concerns via preparation of management reports for the Board, Board-level committees, Management-level committees, Senior Management, and other identified stakeholders.
Integrated and Analytical Thinking
- Lead the credit risk team to apply integrated and analytical thinking in implementing credit risk management activities to ensure effective problem-solving and holistic decision making.
- Gather relevant information from different sources to identify issues and opportunities.
- Analyse information and use a methodical step-by-step approach to break down complex problems or processes into their constituents’ parts (if relevant) to identify causes and propose appropriate solutions.
- Evaluate possible implications of solution options and arrive at a decision contextual to the situation.
- Provide guidance and training to others on analysing fixed income and credit risk data trends or outlook in reporting to facilitate decision making.
Investment Risk System
- Supervise and provide guidance to the credit risk team in the maintenance and management of credit risk systems and engagement with vendors, IT, and other stakeholders in the maintenance and troubleshooting of the system.
Costing and Budgeting
- Review and provide guidance on annual budget preparation to ensure sufficient cost coverage for recurring and/or new credit risk systems, initiatives, and operations.
Policy Development and Implementation
- Lead in formulating, reviewing, developing, and implementing intellectual documents (i.e., Framework, Policies, Guidelines and SOPs) to ensure adequate governance and guidance related to fixed income, loans, and private credit asset classes.
- Provide recommendations to improve policies, processes, and procedures for effective organisational management and business operation. This includes assessing the credit risk controls related to the processes documented in the standard operating procedure (SOP).
Project Management
- Oversee or lead the Risk Management and Compliance Department projects and other projects at the departmental and/or enterprise level and ensure the achievement of the project’s outcome and deliverables within the desired cost, timeline, and resources.
- Provide advisory in relation to risk and operational issues as well as participate in various engagements with stakeholders.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or any related field.
- Possess professional certification such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of direct working experience in risk management. Preferably in credit risk management.
- Possess knowledge of loan and treasury products, particularly fixed income, hedging, and funding.
- Well-versed in financial industry best practices on credit or market risk management.
- Result-oriented, resourceful, and proactive individuals.
- Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions, directing substantial resources with a minimum of 2 years experience in a managerial role.
Associate, Private Market, Risk Management and Compliance
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development and Implementation
- Assist in the development, enhancement, and implementation of private market risk policies and guidelines under the investment risk intellectual documents to ensure in line with the development in investment strategy and approved business plan under various related policies and guidelines (i.e., Investment Policy (IP), Investment Guidelines (IG), Financial Policy, and Guidelines (FPG).
Private Market Risk Management
- Collate information and conduct research in reviewing investment proposals related to private market portfolios and fund level investment strategy and provide independent investment risk review and guidance to direct report to facilitate decision making at Investment Committee, Investment Panel, and KWEST Board meetings.
- Monitor the compliances of investment risk exposure against approved private market risk limits and escalate to immediate supervisor and compliance unit in the event of non-compliances.
- Perform periodic/ad-hoc stress simulation on private market risk for investment portfolio.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct research, participate in site visits and joint initiatives, and provide relevant risk advisory with guidance from supervisors on private market risk strategy and system for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide support in the closure of internal and external audit findings for private market risk findings of stakeholders.
- Provide support in preparing relevant private market risk notification and investment proposal papers and assist in performing presentations to KWAP’s Board, Senior Management, and Management committees.
Reporting
- Prepare periodic and ad-hoc private market risk reporting as required for internal usage and distribution to support monitoring and decision making to Senior Management and Board-level committees, relevant committees, and other identified stakeholders.
Data Analysis
- Provide support in analysing private market risk reporting data trends and outlook to facilitate decision making. Escalate to immediate supervisor in the event of significant market and portfolio movement
Investment Risk System
- Maintain private market risk system and engagement with vendors, IT and other stakeholders in the maintenance and troubleshooting the system. Escalate to immediate supervisor in the event of system issue
Costing and Budgeting
- Collate items and prepare annual budget to ensure sufficient cost coverage for recurring and/or new private market risk system, initiatives, and operations.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Accounting, or any related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.
- Possess 4 to 7 years of direct working experience in risk management. Preferably in the private market, fund management, or banking sector and financial industry.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Assistant Vice President, Digital Management, Digital and Security Governance
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee, plan, and execute the Digital governance activities to ensure alignment with business goals, following established rules, policies, and processes.
- Oversee, plan, and execute compliance with applicable rules, policies, standards, and laws set by industry and government for Digital management and operations.
- Manage, control, track, and protect the organisation’s technology assets throughout their life cycle from acquisition to the final disposition.
- Identify needs, gather information, draft policy solutions, consult relevant parties, and continuously review policies to provide effective guardrails in managing the organisation’s activities.
- Manage the rights, renewals, amendments and relationships defined throughout its contract portfolio. Track and send alerts for contract renewal.
- Act as the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) system administrator and manage contracts with the support vendor to define service levels, support and maintenance, and licensing, ensuring the system operates smoothly and without interruptions for daily operational tasks.
- Manage periodic Digital vendor performance reviews to measure their performance and delivery against established criteria and benchmarks, ensuring their performance aligns with agreed-upon standards and expectations.
- Implement quality control measures to review and track all Digital assets, ensuring accurate records.
- Develop partnerships with stakeholders and vendors to oversee the lifecycle of Digital hardware and software assets by maintaining an inventory of license validity.
- Support the Digital Technology Committee (DTC) by managing communications, organising meetings, and updating reports..
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or any related field.
- Strong understanding of Digital asset components, encompassing both hardware and software.
- Possess International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) certification or an equivalent Information Technology Asset Manager (ITAM) certification will be an added advantage.
- Possess experience in IT contract management by demonstrating knowledge in drafting, reviewing, and monitoring contracts related to IT services, software, and hardware.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, COBIT, or ITIL will be an added advantage.
Associate, Secretarial
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Assistant Vice President (AVP) in performing secretarial duties, including but not limited to, the preparation and organisation of meetings, conduct and proceedings of meetings, issuance of meetings agenda, drafting of minutes, summary decisions, matters arising, etc.
- Provide support to AVP in the organisation of all meetings of the Board / Investment Panel / Management Committees.
- Ensure that the minutes of the meeting and the decisions of the meeting are properly and accurately recorded and produced timely in accordance with the relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Company Secretarial, Accounting, or any related fields.
- Posses license and/or accreditation from relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in corporate secretarial practices or in-house company secretarial with knowledge and experience in corporate/company secretarial matters.
- Proficiency in minute-taking with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Associate, Events and CSR
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Vice President (VP) of Events and CSR in planning, developing, and executing KWAP’s corporate events and CSR framework and strategies.
- Assist in managing corporate events and CSR activities across the company to increase brand equity/value/credibility aligned with KWAP’s mission and vision, CSR framework and its economic, as well as social and environmental impacts towards KWAP stakeholders.
- Propose effective internal and external communication through various channels to build strong branding through events for the company and to improve awareness and engagement in CSR across the company based on KWAP’s vision, core values, and business policy.
- Research and identify the industry’s best practices and new directions in corporate events and CSR by tracking, analysing, and determining those that are most relevant and linked to KWAP’s overall mission and goals.
- Develop and manage processes for evaluating, tracking and responding to requests for donations and charity contributions.
- Assist the VP in managing annual Events and CSR budget and track performance against budget and forecast for all programmes and initiatives.
- Assist the VP in proposing, planning resources and vendor management that will help the implementation of all corporate events and CSR initiatives.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Graphic Arts and Design, Public Relations, Communications, or any related field.
- Strong creative skills with basic knowledge in graphic design, visual composition, photography and videography.
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience.
- Experience in event management and creative industry.
- Skilled in managing events from initiation to successful implementation, with an in-depth understanding of people matters and change management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical thinking skills.
- Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work independently under high pressure and tight schedule with a high degree of integrity and work ethic.
- Strong attention to detail, tactful, able to give and receive constructive criticism, resourceful and a go-getter.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, event performance metrics, and computer-aided design.
If you believe in our Employee Value Proposition and are interested in becoming a part of our high-performance team, we invite you to apply for any available vacancies in our organisation that suit your background and expertise.
You may be one of the talents that we are looking for!
