Job Description
If you enjoy turning ideas into meaningful words and have a strong command of Bahasa Malaysia, this role offers a great opportunity to work at the heart of banking communications. As an Assistant Manager – Copywriter, you will play a key role in shaping how the brand speaks to its customers, partners, and internal teams.
Your day-to-day work will involve creating, editing, and refining a wide range of content—from product brochures and digital campaigns to customer letters and internal documents. The goal is simple: make every message clear, accurate, and aligned with the bank’s voice. You will also handle translation and localisation tasks, ensuring English content is adapted into Bahasa Malaysia in a way that feels natural, culturally relevant, and compliant with financial and Shariah standards.
Beyond writing, you’ll contribute to marketing campaigns that support business goals and strengthen customer engagement. You’ll also assist in preparing executive-level materials such as speeches, statements, and corporate communications, giving you exposure to high-level strategic messaging.
This role requires someone who can juggle multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail. You’ll work closely with teams across marketing, compliance, legal, and product to ensure every piece of content meets regulatory requirements and reflects accurate information.
If you are someone who takes pride in well-crafted words, enjoys collaboration, and thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment, this role will give you both challenge and growth.
Salary
- Competitive salary package (based on experience)
- Estimated range: MYR 6,000 – MYR 10,000 per month
Benefits
- Medical and insurance coverage
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Annual performance bonus
- Exposure to high-level corporate and marketing projects
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Work in a stable and reputable banking environment
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (banking/financial services preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- Strong writing and editing skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English
- Detail-oriented with strong research and analytical skills
- Good understanding of financial or banking terminology
- Confident working with cross-functional teams
- Self-driven and proactive in approach
- Able to manage multiple deadlines efficiently
Location
Malaysia (Banking/Corporate Office environment)
About Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad is one of Malaysia’s pioneering Islamic financial institutions, known for combining strong ethical principles with modern banking solutions. Established in 1983, it was the country’s first full-fledged Islamic bank, built on the foundation of Shariah-compliant practices that promote fairness, transparency, and responsible financial management.
Over the years, Bank Islam has grown into a trusted name, serving millions of customers across individuals, businesses, and corporate sectors. Its services range from personal banking and financing solutions to wealth management and digital banking platforms, all designed to meet evolving customer needs while staying true to Islamic values.
What sets Bank Islam apart is its focus on people. The bank places strong emphasis on building long-term relationships, ensuring customers feel supported not just financially, but also in achieving their life goals. Whether it’s helping families plan for the future, supporting entrepreneurs, or contributing to community development, the bank plays a meaningful role beyond just transactions.
Innovation is also a key part of its journey. Bank Islam continues to invest in digital transformation, making banking simpler and more accessible, while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.
With a balance of tradition and progress, Bank Islam remains committed to delivering value-driven banking that aligns with both financial success and ethical responsibility.