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Innovation CoE
full-timeMalaysia

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Location

Malaysia

Type

full-time

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About this role

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Overview
To support the delivery of the Bank’s innovation and AI agenda by driving initiatives from concept to execution, coordinating across internal technology teams and external partners, and increasing AI awareness and adoption across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
Innovation & AI Initiative Delivery
  • Drive AI, automation, and innovation initiatives from discussion to execution.
  • Translate ideas and proposals into clear actions, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Track progress, manage dependencies, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure completion.
Cross-Team Coordination
  • Work closely with Cloud, AI Partnership, RPA, and DevOps teams to align initiatives and priorities.
  • Coordinate activities across teams to ensure smooth execution and minimise delays.
  • Support teams in preparing materials and updates related to innovation initiatives.

Vendor & Partner Engagement Support
  • Support engagements with technology vendors and partners, including pilots and initiatives.
  • Coordinate follow-ups, documentation, and internal alignment after vendor discussions.
  • Assist in managing initiative timelines without direct responsibility for contract negotiations.

AI Awareness & Enablement
  • Organise and drive AI awareness activities such as brown bag sessions, demos, and internal showcases.
  • Work with internal teams to package use cases and outcomes in a business-friendly manner.
  • Support the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across the organisation.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Act as a coordination point between business, technology teams, and partners.
  • Prepare simple status updates, presentations, and materials for management reporting.
  • Ensure timely communication and follow-up with stakeholders.
Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:
Experience & Skills
- Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of AI, cloud, data, or automation technologies.
- Experience managing or supporting cross-functional initiatives or projects.
- Ability to translate high-level ideas into actionable tasks.
Personal Attributes
- Strong execution and follow-through capability.
- Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
- Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Curious, adaptable, and open to new technologies and ideas.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

Other facts

Tech stack
AI,Automation,Innovation,Project Management,Cloud Technologies,Data Management,Stakeholder Communication,Cross-Functional Coordination,Vendor Engagement,Presentation Skills,Proactive Attitude,Organizational Skills,Adaptability,Curiosity,Execution Capability,Follow-Through

About HLB

Hong Leong Bank Berhad is one of the leading financial services organisations in Malaysia. With a heritage of more than 100 years, it provides comprehensive financial services covering consumer banking, business banking and trade finance, treasury, branch and transaction banking, wealth management, private banking and Islamic financial services. Its merger with EON Bank Group in 2011 has further embedded its position as a core banking franchise with an expanded distribution network of more than 300 branches across the country.

With a proven track record in value creation and a highly recognised brand, Hong Leong Bank has also been extending its footprint in the region, with branches in Singapore and Hong Kong and wholly owned subsidiaries in Vietnam and Cambodia. In China, the Bank has a 20% shareholding in Bank of Chengdu Co., Ltd., Sichuan and a consumer finance joint venture.

Hong Leong Bank is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, the financial services arm of the Hong Leong Group. Apart from banking, Hong Leong Financial Group is involved in the provision of insurance and takaful, as well as investment banking, unit trust, fund management and stock broking services.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 1905

What you'll do

  • The role involves driving AI and innovation initiatives from concept to execution while coordinating with various internal teams and external partners. It also includes managing stakeholder communication and ensuring timely updates on project progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Innovation CoE do at HLB?

As a Innovation CoE at HLB, you will: the role involves driving AI and innovation initiatives from concept to execution while coordinating with various internal teams and external partners. It also includes managing stakeholder communication and ensuring timely updates on project progress..

Why join HLB as a Innovation CoE?

HLB is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Innovation CoE position at HLB remote?

The Innovation CoE position at HLB is based in Malaysia, Malaysia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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