What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a Centre of Excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape. 

The Senior Project Lead is responsible for planning, executing, delivering large and complex projects of significance for the CACEIS Group and Country.  This role requires strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, aligning deliverables to business strategy, and driving measurable operational improvements across global teams in a Follow the Sun model. The Senior Project Lead is able to effectively deliver end to end project management and guide Project Leads and Project Managers on their projects / missions.


Region: Malaysia
Working hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

What will you do?

1.Deliver Projects End-to-End

•  Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

2.Manage Stakeholders & Governance

• Build strong relationships with senior leadership, clients, regulators, and internal teams; provide project updates and governance reports; support steering committees.

3.Lead Change Management

• Drive organizational change initiatives, including training, communications, and process adoption; ensure a smooth transition from project to business-as-usual (BAU).

 4.Align Operations & Technology

• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and other functions / teams to ensure technical solutions meet business needs, including system testing, data migration, and cutovers.

5.Ensure Compliance & Risk Management

• Meet all relevant compliance, legal, and risk standards; partner with compliance teams for jurisdiction-specific requirements.

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What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree.

• 17–20 years of experience in financial industry. Domain expertise in asset servicing, custody, fund administration, or banking operation will be highly advantageous.

• Successful leadership track record in delivering high-impact/high dollar value projects across global and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-time-zone, regulated environment.
• Adaptability in shifting priorities and managing deadlines.
• High integrity, professionalism, and collaborative spirit.
• Ability to align project outcomes with strategic business objectives.

• 5-8 years in project management, preferably with PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).