Job vacancies at Agro Bank

1. OPERATIONAL RISK (MANAGER) (1 Vacancy)

Requirement :
•Bachelor’s Degree from higher learning institution accredited by government in the following fields :
- Business, Risk Management, Finance or related discipline.
- Advantage for Certified Professional or Certified Risk Professional holders.
•Related experience in NPL management, Loan recovery and monitoring.
•Good knowledge of a board range of corporate and investment banking products, risk management tools and techniques.
•Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
•A team player with the ability to work independently.
•Good and pleasant interpersonal skill.
•Ability to have foresight and macro perspective of the Bank risk environment.
•Professional approach in delegation / management control
•Planning organizing
•Problem analysis.
•Critical thinking.
•Business awareness.

2. SHARIAH REVIEW (EXECUTIVE) (2 Vacancies)

Requirement :
•Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in the following field : Shariah, Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh Muamalat, Islamic Finance or Islamic Accounting from institution accredited by government.
•Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Melayu, English and Arabic.
•Credit in Bahasa Malaysia (included oral test) - SPM Level.
•Posess sufficient knowledge on basic Shariah and finance in general and Islamic finance in particular.
•At least 3 years working experience in related field is required for this position.
•Analytical and good writing skills.
•Acceptable interpersonal skills and able to interact with people at all levels.
•Able to think creatively, results oriented and displays consistent performance.
•Resourceful.

3. SHARIAH RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EXECUTIVE) (2 Vacancies)

Requirement :
•Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in the following field : Shariah, Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh Muamalat, Islamic Finance or Islamic Accounting from institution accredited by government.
•Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Melayu, English and Arabic.
•Credit in Bahasa Malaysia (included oral test) - SPM Level.
•Posess sufficient knowledge on basic Shariah and finance in general and Islamic finance in particular.
•At least 3 years working experience in related field is required for this position.
•Analytical and good writing skills.
•Acceptable interpersonal skills and able to interact with people at all levels.
•Able to think creatively, results oriented and displays consistent performance.
•Resourceful.

Interested candidates are invited to submit job application letter with a complete resume, together with a copy of academic certificates (Degree), birth certificate, IC and a passport size photograph to :

Head, Human Resource Department,
AGROBANK
P.O Box 10815,
50726 Kuala Lumpur.

or email to recruitment@agrobank.com.my

Notes:
•Indicate the Job title at the top left hand corner of the envelope.
•Only short listed candidates will be notified

Closing Date: 4 March 2011

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