Senior Banking Consultant
Jalan P. Ramlee, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Direct hire
|Job ID 7863|Posted Jul 22, 2025JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Banking Consultant
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
About the role: We are looking for an exceptional Senior Banking Consultant with a strong background in top-tier consulting firms, or specialized financial consultancies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in banking operations, regulatory compliance, risk, and digital transformation to help our clients navigate today’s complex financial landscape with confidence and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities:
Requirement:
Technical Skills & Tools:
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit:
Preferred Qualifications:
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
About the role: We are looking for an exceptional Senior Banking Consultant with a strong background in top-tier consulting firms, or specialized financial consultancies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in banking operations, regulatory compliance, risk, and digital transformation to help our clients navigate today’s complex financial landscape with confidence and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic consulting engagements across banking and financial institutions.
- Evaluate and redesign core banking operations to enhance process efficiency, compliance, and customer experience.
- Develop and deliver detailed strategies aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives, including fintech integration and platform modernization.
- Conduct stakeholder workshops and training sessions to support change management and knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate with internal teams and client leadership to co-create innovative, sustainable banking solutions.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies to provide data-driven, forward-thinking recommendations.
Requirement:
- Minimum 10 years of consulting experience in the banking or financial services sector.
- Expert understanding of banking regulations, compliance, operational risk, and regulatory frameworks across regions.
- Proven success managing large-scale consulting projects and cross-functional teams.
- Outstanding problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with a track record of turning insights into actionable results.
Technical Skills & Tools:
- Deep understanding of core banking systems, payment platforms, and regulatory technology (RegTech).
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, BI platforms, CRM systems, and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project).
- Awareness of blockchain, AI, and ML applications in banking and financial services.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit:
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership presence, with a collaborative and strategic approach to client engagement and delivery.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, remote or hybrid consulting environment.
- A passion for transforming the banking sector through innovation, excellence, and long-term client impact.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in digital banking transformation, including mobile banking, open banking, and API ecosystems.
- Familiarity with fintech partnerships, core system modernization, and customer experience transformation.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or industry certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CIMA.
- Exposure to agile delivery models and modern project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.