Tunku Mohammad Firdaus Bin Tunku Yahaya
Summary
Seasoned banking professional with nearly two decades of progressive leadership experience at RHB Bank, encompassing operations, compliance, IT coordination, finance, and executive management. Currently serves as Head of Operations at RHB Bank Brunei, overseeing critical departments including Operations, IT, Finance, and General Administration & Property. Previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer at RHB Bank Brunei, demonstrating strategic leadership and operational excellence. Recognized for a multi-disciplinary approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and extensive expertise in regulatory compliance and liquidity management. Fluent in English and Malay with academic credentials in Banking and Financial Management from University Malaysia Sabah and Business Studies from Legenda College Langkawi.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations
RHB Bank Brunei
05.2025 - Current
- Manage departments:
- 1. Operations Department
- 2. IT Department
- 3. Finance Department
- 4. General Admin & Property
Chief Executive Officer
RHB Bank Brunei
07.2023 - 04.2025
Head of Operations
RHB Bank Berhad
11.2012 - 06.2023
Manager Operations
RHB Bank Berhad
05.2011 - 05.2012
Compliance Officer
RHB Bank Berhad
03.2008 - 05.2012
- Job Scope and Responsibilities:
- - Managing Regulatory matters
- - Monitor branch staff compliance
- - Reporting on statutory breaches
- - Reviewing and monitoring of regulatory findings raised
- - Assist Country Head AML/CFT functions
- - Report to Central Compliance
- -Implementation of regulatory compliance
- - Promote compliance awareness
Senior Executive
RHB Bank Berhad
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Additional job functions:
- 1. Compliance
Executive Officer
RHB Bank Berhad
04.2006 - 10.2009
- Multi-tasker doing some of the following job functions:
- 1. Operations & Admins
- 2. Projects
- 3. IT Coordinator
- 4. Treasury
- 5. Financial Budget & Forecast
- 6. Accounts & Reporting
- 7. BCP Coordinator
- 8. Liquidity Management
Education
Bachelor of Finance/Accountancy/Banking - Banking and Financial Management
University Malaysia Sabah
01.2005
Diploma of Business Studies/Administration/Management - Business Studies
Legenda College Langkawi
01.2002
Skills
- Operations Management
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Literacy
- Business Continuity Management
- Accounting
- Problem Solving
Languages
English
Malay Language
Timeline
Head of Operations
RHB Bank Brunei
05.2025 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
RHB Bank Brunei
07.2023 - 04.2025
Head of Operations
RHB Bank Berhad
11.2012 - 06.2023
Manager Operations
RHB Bank Berhad
05.2011 - 05.2012
Senior Executive
RHB Bank Berhad
10.2009 - 05.2011
Compliance Officer
RHB Bank Berhad
03.2008 - 05.2012
Executive Officer
RHB Bank Berhad
04.2006 - 10.2009
Diploma of Business Studies/Administration/Management - Business Studies
Legenda College Langkawi
Bachelor of Finance/Accountancy/Banking - Banking and Financial Management
University Malaysia Sabah