The Kijang Graduate Programme (KGP) provides unique exposure to Bank Negara Malaysia's diverse roles in shaping the nation. We offer three tracks under this programme, namely the Graduate Analyst, the Supervision Graduate Analyst, and the Digital Graduate Analyst tracks.
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Graduate Analyst
The Graduate Analyst track provides you with a holistic experience of central banking work. You will be rotated across the Bank's three sectors over 18 months, allowing you to discover the possible range of career paths with us:
Monetary Stability
The Monetary Stability Sector formulates and conducts monetary policy to keep inflation low and stable while ensuring that it supports sustainable economic growth. The sector also focuses on promoting an exchange rate regime that best suits Malaysia＊s economic circumstances.
Financial Stability
The Financial Stability Sector focuses on ensuring that Malaysia＊s financial sector is resilient at all times. This ensures that financial services 每 be it lending, financing, insurance, takaful, payments, remittances and others 每 can serve households and businesses reliably and fairly.
Corporate Management
The Corporate Management Sector focuses on ensuring the Bank＊s organisational effectiveness across three broad dimensions 每 external engagement, organisational development, and operations.
Supervision Graduate Analyst
The Supervision Graduate Analyst track provides you with the broadest exposure to the financial services industry. You will have first-hand exposure to the operations and intricacies of financial institutions, develop strong risk assessment capabilities, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the interlinkages between the financial stability mandate and other mandates of the Bank. Over the course of 18 months, you will be rotated across the Bank＊s supervision functions, providing you with the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and experts as well as preparing you for a fulfilling career as a Supervisor.
Supervision Sector
In Bank Negara Malaysia, the role of supervision is to preserve the stability and integrity of our financial system by ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions. Using a risk-based supervision framework, we conduct continuous surveillance and risk assessments on financial institutions to ensure that any vulnerabilities are addressed and emerging risks are pre-emptively identified. We also support the development of the financial sector, particularly in the areas of digitalisation, financial inclusion, climate change and Islamic finance.
Digital Graduate Analyst
The Digital Graduate Analyst track provides you with a focused exposure to the central bank＊s digital infrastructures and technology resilience in the financial sector. You will be rotated across three of the Bank＊s digital and technology teams over 18 months, offering you in-depth experience into digital strategy and operations, IT risk and supervision, as well as data science work.
Digital & Technology Teams
These teams specialise in digital and technological issues, with two broad focus areas. The first focus area is on ensuring that our regulatory and supervisory work is effective in preserving Malaysia＊s financial sector resilience against an evolving landscape of risks arising from technology. The second is on ensuring that the Bank makes the most out of technology, aiming to help determine and deploy the right technology solutions and ensure that they remain fit-for-purpose over time.
We will support your growth as a Graduate Analyst through various initiatives, including:
Onboarding Program
The Kijang Graduate Programme starts with a two-week onboarding programme centred on our organisation, its key functions, and our culture and values.
Mentorship
Each Graduate Analyst will be assigned a mentor who will help you grow and achieve your career goals.
Networking Events
Informal networking events (virtual or in-person) will give you the chance to meet and build relationships with other Graduate Analysts and employees at the Bank.At the end of the programme, successful Graduate Analysts will be offered a permanent role at the Bank.
Why Join Us?
Shape the nation
We are Malaysia＊s central bank and financial regulator with the mandate to foster a stable and enabling environment for the economy and financial sector. Your work here will help us serve Malaysians better.
Gain a unique perspective
Our work spans a wide range of areas, such as monetary policy, banking and insurance regulation, financial sector development, consumer protection and financial markets. This provides a breadth of exposure that few organisations can offer.
Develop your career
We have an established track record of investing in our people. We offer various development opportunities such as scholarships, professional certification support, capacity-building programmes for central banking skills, as well as secondments to global institutions and public sector agencies.
Join an inclusive environment
We want our organisation to reflect the society that we serve. We strive to create an open, inclusive and diverse environment, where different perspectives are welcomed and rewarded.
Enjoy comprehensive rewards
We take pride in recruiting and retaining top talents. We ensure that our remuneration package remains competitive, complemented with other financial and non-financial benefits as well as flexible working arrangements.
Analyst Highlights
Hear from our recent analysts. Click on their names to read their stories.
Nish
※The Kijang Digital Graduate programme presents a thrilling chance to drive impactful technological solutions across a wide range of digital technology domains. Digital graduates are empowered to take full ownership of their projects to deliver real change with tangible results§
Tristan
"I was pleasantly surprised by the seamless and thorough onboarding experience as a Kijang Graduate Analyst at Bank Negara Malaysia, from submitting my application to participating in the final interview"
Supriya
"The Kijang Graduate Programme provided me with avenues to delve into areas of work that I am passionate about and in which I can excel. The interview process was enjoyable and smooth, with engaging elements that kept my mind eager for more"
Khalif
※My goal in participating in the Kijang Graduate Programme was to gain a deeper understanding of how Bank Negara Malaysia operates as a whole. I believe that understanding the interconnectedness between the three sectors (Monetary Stability, Financial Stability, and Corporate Management) is crucial in accomplishing this goal, while helping me develop into a well-rounded central banker§
Annabelle
※I decided to enroll in the Bank＊s Kijang Graduate Programme due to the numerous learning opportunities it offers, especially given the rotations through the Bank＊s three major sectors. It has allowed me to network with talented individuals who share the goal of building a stronger Malaysia.§
Solehah
"As a Shariah graduate, joining the Kijang Graduate Programme is really pushing me to step out of my comfort zone. But what truly entices me to enrol in this programme is the opportunity for me to build personal growth and to further develop my problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and decision-making capabilities."
Hear from our Graduate Analysts
Entry Requirements
All candidates must meet the following entry requirements:
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Malaysian citizen;
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Academic qualification:
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Undergraduate or Master's degree:
Expected to achieve, or has achieved, either a second class upper (2:1) final degree classification, or a CGPA of 3.5/4, or a WAM of 75% in an undergraduate or masters＊ degree in any discipline from a reputable academic institution,
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Professional accountancy qualification:
Expected to achieve, or has achieved, an average score of 65 across all papers with minimal resits in a professional accountancy qualification from a reputable academic institution,
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Obtained final results by 1 April or 1 September; and
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Have less than a year of full-time work experience post-graduation.
Application and Assessment Process
Step 1: Submit Application
To apply, submit your academic credentials, previous work and internship experience, and a short cover letter in the application form. Your application should demonstrate the relevant qualities that Bank Negara Malaysia looks for.
In your personal statement, tell us about your motivation to join Bank Negara Malaysia and highlight your skills, experiences, and achievements that would be relevant to a future role here.
Step 2: Pre-Assessment Centre
If your application is successful, you will then take an online psychometric assessment and be asked to answer open-ended questions in a video response.
We would ask candidates to provide a copy of their final academic transcript and other documents at this stage.
Step 3: Assessment Centre
The last stage of our assessment consists of group activities and an individual interview with a panel of Bank Negara Malaysia executives.
Throughout the assessment centre, we will explore your motivations for joining the Bank, your fit with our values as well as your key skills and competencies.
Step 4: Outcome
We will contact you on the outcome of your application around 4 weeks after the closing date. If you are successful, we will request some additional information to complete our screening process. Typically, this would involve a security vetting process and a medical check-up. The expected start date for successful candidates is late April (for April intake) and late September (for September intake).
Submitting Your Application
The September 2024 KGP intake has been closed.
Important note
By submitting an application, you will have declared that you have read, understood and accepted our Notice on the Personal Data Protection Act (2010) and give us full consent to process your personal information along with sensitive data.
Kijang Graduate Programme FAQs
General
Please visit bnm.gov.my/careers/kgp
Having completed your studies by 1 April or 1 September, you are eligible to apply for either one of the two yearly intakes (April or September) by submitting your transcript which indicates that you have completed your studies.
Alternatively, if your final results are still pending, you will be given a declaration form to sign, indicating that you will declare your results at a later date.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will need to provide proof of your final results as indicated in your application.
The programme is for 18 months. Kijang Graduate participants will be rotated across different departments/functions in BNM.
Yes! There are three tracks.
Graduate Analyst Track 每 Provides you with a holistic experience of central banking work. Over the course of 18 months, you will be rotated through BNM＊s three major sectors: Monetary Stability, Financial Stability, and Corporate Management. This allows you to discover the possible range of career paths with us.
Digital Graduate Analyst Track 每 Provides you with a focused exposure to BNM＊s digital infrastructures as well as the financial sector＊s technology resilience. BNM will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of data science work, IT risk and supervision, and digital strategy and operations through a rotation across three of its digital and technology departments over the course of 18 months.
Supervision Graduate Analyst Track 每 Offers rotational opportunities across various supervision functions within BNM. This provides you with the broadest exposure to the financial services industry. You will have first-hand exposure to the operations and intricacies of financial institutions, develop strong risk assessment capabilities, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the interlinkages between the financial stability mandate and other mandates of BNM. This track allows you to engage with industry leaders and experts, preparing you for a fulfilling career as a Supervisor.
There will be an assessment on the overall performance of the participant. Only performing Graduate Analysts / Digital Graduate Analysts / Supervision Graduate Analysts will be offered permanent employment at BNM.
Graduate Analysts / Digital Graduate Analysts / Supervision Graduate Analysts will be paid as BNM＊s executives with competitive salaries and benefits in line with the industry standards.
Successful candidates will be notified within 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications, we will only communicate with the rest of the applicants once the assessment center has concluded.
We have two intakes a year, typically in April and September.
BNM does not offer a buyout option.
Yes, you can apply as long as you have less than one year of working experience.
Yes, you can resign with one (1) month notice.
Kijang Graduate participants may indicate their interest in up to three preferred departments per rotation. However, placements are not guaranteed, and BNM reserves the right to assign Kijang Graduate participants to any department deemed suitable.
At the end of each six-month placement, both the Kijang Graduate participant and the department will conduct a performance assessment. This assessment will be used as one of the data points to evaluate their potential for permanent positions within BNM.
KGP Application
Please see the ※Who We Are Looking For§ section on our website bnm.gov.my/careers
Yes, we accept applications from candidates with academic qualifications from all fields.
No, we only consider candidates with less than one year's worth of work experience after graduation. However, we encourage those with more experience to explore direct hire roles on our website, Jobstreet or LinkedIn pages.
No, internships, placement year(s) and similar programmes undertaken during the period of your university/higher education will not count toward the one-year post-graduation work experience requirement.
You may apply with expected/ provisional results but you will be required to fill in a declaration form. If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will require you to provide proof of actual/final results as listed in your application on the day of the assessment centre.
No, you will not be able to amend your application post-submission.
After submitting your application, successful candidates will receive a notification from kijang.gp@bnm.gov.my to submit documents for verification one week after the closing date. Subsequently, shortlisted candidates will undergo a Pre-Assessment, the details of which will be communicated at a later time.
Due to the high number of applications, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be notified. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email kijang.gp@bnm.gov.my following the closing date.
If you encounter any issues submitting your application, please email kijang.gp@bnm.gov.my
If you encounter any challenges while submitting your application, here are some helpful tips:
- Kindly ensure that you have provided all the necessary information in the entire form. Failure to complete all fields may result in an incomplete application. If you are unable to locate the submit button, carefully review and ensure that you have entered all the required information in all fields. If a field is not applicable, please use "N.A." as a placeholder.
- Ensure that you have filled out the personal statement section completely. Your submission will not be possible without a completed personal statement.
- Should you encounter any error messages or prompts, for security reasons, make sure to remove any special characters/symbols e.g. ※#§, ※@＊, ※﹟§, ※＞§, etc. before proceeding with your submission.
More Opportunities
Internship
Our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain invaluable working experience and transferable skills within a range of specialized fields, whilst contributing to central banking work that directly impacts the nation's progress.
Scholarships
Our scholarship is intended to nurture young Malaysian talents by providing access to the best learning experience at top universities per the Bank's list of approved universities in selected fields.
Job Vacancies
What we do shapes the lives of Malaysians every day, and for years to come. This is why here in Bank Negara Malaysia, we look for the best and brightest, invest in our people, and offer diverse paths for professional growth.
