Dear All,

Anyone working or had worked in Bank Negara IT department. Can shed light on how is the career advancement, what can be achieved/learn in this division? How is the working culture and lifestyle? Benefits etc?

why u ask?u ready got work at bank negara?

not yet....the interviewers told me they will choose to put me in suitable division...so i am not too sure how is the career advancement.

You work in bnm before? Care to share some experience?

no lol...my cousin at there..

her said at there mesti ikut rules & protocol..tatasusila..privacy..

she work in IT department? Any advice from her? as in good or bad?

no in IT department..take lol that job..salary lumayan ooo..

i dunno IT depatment but she tol me work at there x pressure.

haha...okok

Anyone else here can give some insights?

still hiring?

yes...they are still hiring for few position in IT division. They are shortlisting...

their IT department is huge... few floors...
maybe can u reveal out who is the IT manager who interviewed u??

sounds like u working there. Went to level 14 block c for interview. Honestly cant really recall their names. 4 interviewers.

i pun nak join lar what position they hiring

mind to PM me their contact number...i wan call them to get interviewd also

how did u apply for the job in IT department? are u sure there's many vacancy? nothing is mentioned on the web page

is it Knowledge Management Unit?

This post has been edited by fallenangelic: Jun 10 2010, 11:07 AM

yeah..pls share wit us

i would love to join BNM in IT Division
can reveal abit/little much info.

because really didnt appear on Website/newspaper/other info-line (i mean for IT part)

I think mostly is taking care the Vendor Management = ie. TM, Timedotcom (Telecommunication)
Security policy, Firewall (avoid leaked document (transfer out)or paperless document)
CCTV monitoring.

Do they have a Server Room or Rack for their Server's/ Application/
= but for sure mesti ada Backup Server tu for data tape backup.

well....go to their website and search for their recruitment section. There is an email you can forward you resume to. Thats how i am being called.

The interviewer told me there are few vacancies...and they will only shortlist suitable candidiate.

Anyone can revert back to me on the career advancement and benefits?

hi someone83,
how ur interview?are u working there now?
any future info to share?

What I heard is for position Executive, you need to have excellent academic result and proven track record on co-curiculum during your time in U/college...but certain people can get direct offer due to relatives work inside (i mean relative who is already higher rank in bnm)...

Not to sure about the IT Management post, I think you need to have wealth of experience to be shortlist..

may i know what TS applying for?

bank negara is good.

Yes, the IT department is still looking for people. If you are fresh graduates, you will need excellent academic records.
The IT dept at BNM is quite big. About 100+ people. Most work in the development/programming sides where you manage applications, deal with vendors and gather user requirements.

Usually position is not posted; if you indicate your interest in doing IT when you send in your resume, HR will forward the resume to either a manager or deputy director in the department. If your skills or education matches what we are looking for then they will inform HR to put your name in as a possible candidate. This process takes a long time, weeks sometimes.

This is where the cable comes in. Once you send in your resume, you can ask/pester HR or anyone you know in BNM about the status of your application. Better if you know anyone in the IT department for a particular vacancy. Your cable does not guarantee employment but it helps smooth the process.

Interview process
1) HR will call you and set appointment time
2) You fill up the application form onsite.
3) HR will do basic interview to ensure job match. After that you will be asked to write essays in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Topics range from how Bank Negara can improve its services to the rakyat or how it can improve itself as a knowldge based organization. You have about 30 minutes to do the test.
4) The next business day, HR will inform the departments that have vacancies of your possible candidacy
5) HR will call you again to set up an interview with the department's management
6) Usually a deputy director or senior manager, along with an HR staff will do a group interview
7) They will make assessment based on how you conduct yourself during the interview, similar work experience for the job you are applying, ask about any leadership or tough assignments that you have done in the past, gauge your reaction etc. Interview tips - know a bit about BNM by visiting their websites and read their annual reports..
8) For junior positions - Senior Executives, Clerical Officers, Executive Officers, there will usually be a few candidates coming on the same day
9) The interview panel members will mark in your score for the interview and sometimes debate on your + or - points after you leave the room
10) Usually it takes about 2 - 3 weeks before they make their decision. HR will call you if you are successful. If you are not sure, you can still contact HR via email or phone.
11) If you are selected there is another test that you have to take which is called Innerview to further check on the job match. Answer honestly.
12) You will also be asked to fill up a form for background checks with Bukit Aman PDRM

IT department is comprised of:
Infrastructure and Operations - handles network, servers, storage, backup, desktops etc
Payment and Treasury - handles critical financial system etc
Knowledge Management - handles enterprise portals etc
Strategic Planning and Governance - handles security and policies etc
Statistical and Administrative Systems - handles statistics, economic data, systems etc

Career path:
5 - 6 years as senior executive with excellent appraisals 3.9++/5 can become manager
In IT department not sure, but you can always transfer to other departments after 2-3 years
or can apply for study (fully sponsored by Bank Negara - bonded 4 years)

Salary: basic/fresh starts at RM2.9K ++ experience up to RM4.5k
Perks: a lot

That's all for now.

kinda sad for me, bnm called me but i was busy at the moment. Person said will call me either later or tomorrow but never did...

and when i called back the next day. Different people pick up the phone and say will refer. Another few days later, called again, another person picked up=.=

altogether called 3 times, 3 times also different people wthzzz think i can give it a miss then =(

There's a thrill to get success without being recommended or "cable" from anyone. Hard fought win always feels good.
I wonder if there's any opening at BNM..

yea, i do not like the idea of cabling or roping inside an organisation. Counting on your own efforts to get in really prep you up all the time. You can try jobstreeting bank negara for job though or call up the HR =D

wahahaha.. i just search bnm site and found that i m not qualify to apply any position ! because i dont have SPM ! i m from chinese independence school so my transcript is not recognized but i do have degree oooo ...

Seems like the requirement to apply is strict.
I am trying to send an application. Let's see any luck.

Fast forward to 2016, I saw that they are currently hiring IT manager for their IT Services. Planning to apply and it seems that this position doesn't pay what I am expecting (14-15k) after looking into jobstreet. Can anybody shed some light on the work life balance of an IT manager there? Also, this position is offered on a 2 year contract basis. Hmm.... What a bummer. Does anybody has any interesting stories to share regarding this? Thanks!

goyang kaki job, go for it!

Lol ok will try. Is contract position even eligible for bonus!? Or only permanent employees only?

So lets summarize how its like working in BNM:

U start of getting paid well but increments are tiny n promotions after a certain level is difficult as its due to different capabilities. Benefits are top notch & work life balance is good. You'll be able to comfortably move into compliance functions in foreign/local banks with an even better paycheck

VERY SMART people in there, so dnt bring your misconceptions with you when you join the company.

This post has been edited by Babizz: Jan 24 2016, 10:41 PM

Hi i got an interview for First Level Executive System Development and Support ..

any tips on the interview ?

So Im trying to imagine how does the BNM IT in 2019 with the advancement in industry 4.0 and IoT..


I got the offer from BNM

Congrats! Can share salary range? Is it a fresh grad role?

Nope, I'm 2 years 5 months experience and offered still first level exec (senior exec)., the salary is OK 20% increment than current salary... but cant beat my current benefits

BNM will be like, take it or leave it.

but if you can do well in BNM, i think it will really look good. should be able to jump to any banks later. u know la , BNM brand

for what role?

Right oso I work at GLC (regulatory body) same like BNM but more towards investment and capital market. Hmm I really2 need to consider this one cause once I go, a lot of my current benefits will drop.

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