Emerging Market Commercial Bank - Chief Investment

Our client is a licensed full-service commercial bank in Cambodia, focused on delivering modern, customer-centric financial services. They provide a wide range of solutions for individuals and businesses, including deposit and savings accounts, loans, digital and mobile banking, and customized financial products that support both daily and long-term financial goals.

The Challenge

The bank was planning to establish Trustee Business Services, a new function under their organization. Cambodia’s trustee framework is still evolving compared to more developed markets, requiring careful legal structuring and regulatory compliance.

To launch this service, they needed a Chief Investment Leadership Position with:

Deep experience with central banks, financial regulators, and corporate governance standards
Proven investment expertise and leadership in regulated financial environments
Exposure to emerging markets and cross-border financial operations

Given the niche requirements and the limited availability of such senior talent in Cambodia, securing a suitable candidate locally was highly challenging.

Our Approach

MyWorld took a strategic, targeted approach rather than a broad search:

Conducted a deep analysis of the client’s strategic objectives, growth stage, and regulatory needs
Defined a focused senior candidate profile aligned with the bank’s fiduciary and investment requirements
Executed a confidential executive search, leveraging regional networks to identify passive, high-caliber candidates
Assessed candidates’ regulatory expertise, investment leadership, and cross-border experience before submission

This approach ensured that only candidates who fully met the client’s stringent requirements were introduced, minimizing time wasted and maintaining confidentiality.

The Result

2 highly qualified candidates submitted
1 candidate immediately shortlisted and successfully placed
Role filled within 2 months, significantly reducing time-to-hire
Placement received positive feedback from the client for its precision, high impact, and alignment with regulatory and investment needs

Client Impact

The successful placement enabled the bank to move forward with its Trustee Business Services while ensuring regulatory compliance and investment governance. MyWorld’s targeted approach demonstrated the ability to deliver high-impact leadership talent quickly, even in markets with limited local availability, reinforcing our credibility as a strategic partner for senior and niche roles.