• Management of cases throughout the complete dispute resolution cycle to ensure that cases are handled in a timely and professional manner, including: 

• • Case management as well as the management of mediation and adjudication of cases in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and rules applicable to SIDREC as well as SIDREC’s Terms of Reference;

  • Active maintenance of SIDREC’s case management database;

  • Escalating areas of concern to the Head of Dispute Resolution (“HDR”), including case management matters that may require the intervention of the HDR and/or the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and any potential gaps in SIDREC’s purview and procedural framework;

  • Assisting the HDR in overseeing the referral of complaints not within SIDREC’s purview by the case management / dispute resolution team to the relevant authorities (if any) in a timely manner and which is within the knowledge of SIDREC; and

  • Assisting the HDR in secretariat matters to SIDREC Appeals Committee.

• Provide the HDR and/or the CEO with the relevant support as regards SIDREC’s overall administration, research, policy development and implementation initiatives, and preparation of reports/papers including:

  • Assist the HDR and/or CEO in the preparation of Board and Board Committee papers as and when required;

  • Undertaking research and/or providing input on dispute resolution matters and legal related matters as required by the HDR and/or the CEO;

  • Providing support to the HDR and/or the CEO in the engagements with regulators on matters relating dispute resolution and any reporting requirements in this regard;

  • Providing support to the HDR and/or CEO on the awareness efforts of SIDREC, in particular on the engagement with various stakeholders, including in the preparation of SIDREC’s Annual Report; and

  • Undertaking such other assignments/projects as may be instructed by the HDR and/or CEO from time to time, including contributing to any special projects that are being periodically managed by SIDREC.

Job Requirement: Qualification & Experience

• A strong first degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Banking or the equivalent from a recognised university and relevant professional qualification

• Experience of capital market with a capital market intermediary or relevant regulatory authority or from legal practice is an added advantage

• Good knowledge and experience of the operations of the capital market, its regulatory and market framework and applicable laws especially in the areas of retail investment in shares, unit trust, structured products and private retirement schemes is an added advantage

• Experience in compliance functions is an added advantage

• Experience or exposure to mediation, adjudication and/or arbitration is an added advantage

• Experience in research, writing and development of policies and procedures is an added advantage

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience

Other General Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to write, read and speak Mandarin is an added advantage

• Effective engagement and communication skills as well as strong sense of accountability of one’s work

• Self-initiated with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team

• Able to work independently and as part of a team, proactive and results oriented.

• Meticulous, committed and able to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines

• Must be able to handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion

• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications with experience in working with Excel and PowerPoint applications