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Training Consultants
The in-house consultants at ABS bring with them decades of industry experience where they leverage on their extensive knowledge to develop and deliver practical and relevant training programmes for banking and finance professionals from all levels and across all areas.
Dr. Lim Guan Chye
Director of Commercial Banking Training
Dr. Paramsothy Vijayan
Director of Graduate Training & FSTEP
Cheah Wee Leong
Director of Investment Banking Training
Lew Taw Fong
Senior Training Consultant
Zurina Binti Othman
Senior Training Consultant
Sharon Liew Siu Wei
Senior Training Consultant
Shahrul Adzuan Ahmad
Training Consultant
Sylphy Chui
Senior Training Consultant
Michelle Loo Phoy Wan
Senior Training Consultant
John Cheah Soon Chye
Training Consultant
Career Opportunity
“I believe that ABS has a good value proposition for career bankers that are looking for a change. It is a unique career opportunity and they can always return to the industry at some point in the future, as working for ABS as a training consultant requires them to stay up-to-speed with the latest products and trends in their field of expertise.”
- CEO, Asian Banking School
Dr. Lim Guan Chye
Director of Commercial Banking Training
Dr Lim Guan Chye (GC) is the Director of Commercial Banking Training at the Asian Banking School. He is an author, speaker, facilitator, consultant and a HRD Corp accredited Trainer. He leads a team of trainers/consultants that deliver up-to-date customised as well as exam-based training programmes for the financial industry. GC is conversant in training programme content design and customisation for delivery and is responsible for designing programmes such the Certified Mortgage Advisor and a 29-day Commercial Banking Training Module.

He has 25 years of experience as a banker with several local and foreign banks in the capacity as Regional Manager and Branch Manager; and is well-versed with credit evaluation/assessment, banking operations, branch management, the legal aspects of banking and behavioural economics. GC also has worked for 10 years in group companies including a public listed company in various senior management capacities such as Finance Director and Group General Manager.

He is a Certified Credit Professional (CCP) awarded by IBBM in 2001 (now known as the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers). GC holds a Degree in Economics (2nd Upper Honours) from the University of Malaya and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the EU Business School, Geneva in 2019. GC obtained his Chartered Banker MBA (Merit) from Bangor University, Wales together with his Chartered Banker status awarded by the Chartered Banker Institute, Edinburgh in 2023.

He also completed the Cambridge Summer School Programme at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, as well as the Global Banking Leaders Programme at the Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), City, University of London. He is a life-long learner and is passionate about sharing his experiences in banking and business where he published his 2nd book entitled “The Quick Guide Series – About Business & Banking” in January 2021 and in 2024, he authored his 3rd book on “Business Credit & Lending” commissioned by the Asian Banking School. 

GC is an avid golfer, foodie and enjoys travelling.
Cheah Wee Leong
Director of Investment Banking Training
Cheah Wee Leong has more than 25 years’ experience working in the banking industry with local and foreign banks in various roles and capacities. A seasoned professional, Wee Leong brings with him broad experience as a former banker and management consultant.

Wee Leong started his career at Citibank in 1993 before joining US management consultancy firm Accenture in 1997. At Accenture, he was involved in managing large bank merger-integration, process re-engineering and transformation projects. He has worked in projects in various countries including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia.

In 2003, Wee Leong joined CIMB as its Head of Operational Risk Management and led the implementation of the bank’s operational risk management and Basel 2 – Operational Risk framework. Subsequently, he assumed various senior roles in Trade Finance, Regional Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Markets division and Group CEO office at CIMB. He was instrumental in helping CIMB win numerous awards in Transaction Banking in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand as Head of Regional Marketing, Regional Transaction Banking from 2011-2014. His last role at CIMB was as Director, Group Strategy.

Wee Leong holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the USA and a Master of Business Administration (with Distinction) from the Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He obtained training from Citibank Asia Pacific Banking Institute in Singapore in 1995. He is a certified Chartered Banker, Certified Expert in ESG and Impact Investing (awarded by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management), Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) Certified Training Professional and a holder of the “Certificate in Climate Risk” and “Certificate in Digital & AI Evolution in Banking” (awarded by Chartered Body Alliance, UK) and PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Project Management. Wee Leong completed the “Leading the Sustainability in Transformation in Banking” programme with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (Germany) in October, 2022 and the “Global Shifts and Risk for Banking Leaders” at Said Business School, University of Oxford (UK) in September, 2024.

Wee Leong enjoys reading, jogging, cycling and travelling in his free time and is involved in community service work.
Programmes by Cheah Wee Leong
Dr. Paramsothy Vijayan
Director of Graduate Training & FSTEP
Dr Vijayan Paramsothy is the Director of Graduate Training & FSTEP at the Asian Banking School. He started his career working in one of the big 8 Chartered Accountants and Management Consultancy firms in the UK. He has over 20 years of banking experience working in local and foreign banks up to a senior management level, ranging over a diverse range of disciplines.

He is currently involved in structuring bespoke technical and soft skill programmes for banks. In addition, he is involved in the curriculum working committee for professional qualification programmes such as the Chartered Banker and Bank Risk Management. He is also a designated Chartered Banker trainer, bringing a fresh approach to self-directed learning using mind-mapping techniques, case studies and problem-based learning. Dr Vijay has published banking and finance related text books and journal articles internationally, including, “Success Factors for the Implementation of Entrepreneurial Knowledge Management in Malaysian Banks” (Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 2013).

Dr Vijay holds an Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance from Scotland, a Master of Science Degree in Multimedia Technology (Banking), a Doctor of Business Administration (Banking Strategy and Marketing) from Australia, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Knowledge Management in Banking) from Malaysia. He recently successfully completed his Chartered Banker MBA from the Bangor Business School, Wales together with his Chartered Banker status awarded by the Chartered Banker Institute in Scotland. He is also a Certified Training Professional (ARTDO) and a Certified HRD Corp trainer.
Programmes by Dr. Paramsothy Vijayan
Lew Taw Fong
Senior Training Consultant
Lew Taw Fong is a Senior Consultant at the Asian Banking School and has over 32 years of banking experience.

He has worked for the country’s leading bank, holding various key positions including Branch Manager, Regional Trainer and facilitator, Head of Trade Finance and Remittance, Chief Operating Officer of a Malaysian bank in Hong Kong and as its Group Organisational Trainer on his retirement in 2011. His areas of training expertise include Branch Banking Operations, Trade Financing, Credit and Lending, AMLA/CTF, Central Credit Reference Information Search (CCRIS) and Fraud Detection and Prevention. Lew also conducted examination related programmes for the banking industry, Branch Manager development programmes and Entrepreneur and Leadership programmes.

Lew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (majoring in Management) from the University of Ottawa, Kansas, US. He is a Certified Manager Trainer from the Singapore Institute of Management, Certified HRDF trainer, Certified Training Professional by the Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) and a certified FAA Assessor for Branch Managers. He was also a Master Trainer for the Microfinance Training for Practitioners 2017 programme, jointly organised by the Asian Banking School with Bank Negara Malaysia and the World Bank Group.

In July 2023, he obtained his Chartered Banker MBA (CBMBA) – Pass with Merit from Bangor University, Wales. Apart from MBA, this achievement also bears membership status with Chartered Banker Institute, UK.
Programmes by Lew Taw Fong
Zurina Binti Othman
Senior Training Consultant
Zurina Othman has 29 years of experience in banking ranging from branch operations to credit/risk management. She has in-depth knowledge in business banking financing structure, business strategies, credit and risk management.

She started her career in 1995 as the operations officer in one of the leading banks in Malaysia, and successfully progressed to various key positions including the Head of Business Centres, Business Banking prior to her appointment as Chief Credit Officer (CCO) at a Development Financial Institution (DFI). As CCO, she was actively involved in training programmes and appointed as Chairman of the Credit Learning Council. Her areas of training expertise are in Credit Underwriting and Structuring, Credit Risk Management, Trade Financing and Islamic Banking.

Zurina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Study, majoring in Finance, from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). She obtained her Certified Credit Professional, Commercial Banking (CCP) from IBBM in 2004, and the Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance (CPIF) from the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals in 2021. She is also a Certified HRDF Trainer and a Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance (CeiSF) from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany.

Zurina enjoys travelling, outdoor activities and CSR work.
Programmes by Zurina Binti Othman
Sharon Liew Siu Wei
Senior Training Consultant
Sharon Liew is an experienced Sustainable Finance Trainer with over 17 years of expertise spanning central banking, auditing, consulting, education, and training.

She began her career at BDO, leading audits across various industries and government-linked entities. She later joined Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), where she supervised financial institutions and led thematic reviews on risk management control functions. In 2012, she represented BNM at the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Banking Supervisory Training. Driven by a passion for teaching, Sharon transitioned to academia, where she taught banking and finance at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC). She also taught foreign languages to corporate learners from diverse backgrounds, further enhancing her ability to connect with individuals from various cultures.

At ABS, Sharon designs, develops, and delivers sustainable finance programmes, including the Sustainable Finance Structured Learning Pathway, which covers foundational to advanced levels and is aligned with the Green Finance Advisor (GFA) certification. Her recent projects include collaborations with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) on renewable energy policy focus groups and green finance training tailored to ASEAN-specific challenges.

Sharon has built strong academic partnerships with leading learning institutions in China, including Tsinghua University and the International Institute of Green Finance at Central University of Finance and Economics (IIGF-CUFE), focusing on, fintech, sustainable finance and AI integration in financial education. Her regional expertise is further demonstrated through her role as a judge at the I-CEE Student Case Competition at the International Business School-Beijing Foreign Studies University (IBS-BFSU) and her presentations at ASEAN+3 and RCEP conferences.

Sharon is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, a Certified HRDF Accredited Trainer, a Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, and a holder of the Professional Certificate in Islamic Finance from INCEIF. She is also TESOL certified by the London Teacher Training College and certified in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (CTCSOL) by Hanban.
Programmes by Sharon Liew Siu Wei
Shahrul Adzuan Ahmad
Training Consultant
Shahrul Adzuan Ahmad is a training consultant at the Asian Banking School and has 27 years of working experience in the banking sector, with 24 of those years doing training and development at several banks.

His working experience includes branch operations, credit, training administration support as well as developing, delivering, and facilitating training programmes. The training programmes that he has conducted include Foreign Exchange Policy (formerly known as Foreign Exchange Administration Rules), credit, AML/CFT, leadership development and soft skills. At the Asian Banking School, Shahrul has conducted multiple training programmes relating to the Foreign Exchange Policy, Certified Credit Executive (CCE) and Retail Credit Professional (RCP). He also maintains a steady working relationship with the Foreign Exchange Policy Department of Bank Negara Malaysia for regular industry updates and training requirements as well as matters related to the Foreign Exchange Policy.

Shahrul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Development from the University of Technology Malaysia and a Diploma in Banking Studies from the Institute of Technology MARA (now known as the University of Technology MARA). He is a Certified Training Professional (CTP), DiSC - Certified Behavioural Consultant (CBC) and Certified HRDF Trainer.
Programmes by Shahrul Adzuan Ahmad
Sylphy Chui
Senior Training Consultant
Sylphy Chui is a Senior Training Consultant at the Asian Banking School and has more than 20 years of experience in the banking sector in credit sales and marketing, credit evaluation and credit approvals, consumer and commercial loans, branch management and training.

She started her career as a Senior Sales and Marketing Executive at a Public Bank Berhad branch where she gained valuable knowledge in branch operations. She then went on to the regional office, where she supported more than 15 branches in the sales team and gained recognition as the Top Three Sales Achiever for 2003 and 2004. In 2005, after receiving the Regional Top Sales Achiever Award, Sylphy was promoted to Sales and Marketing Manager, leading the sales team in the Regional Office. She was promoted again in 2007 and became Business Manager at a branch in Kuala Lumpur, where she led the Credit Department. In 2012, she was promoted to Branch Manager. During this time, the branch she managed maintained themselves as an award-winning branch for five years consecutively from 2013 to 2017.

Sylphy holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, double majoring in Economics and Marketing, from Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia and is also a Certified Credit Professional (CCP) through the Institute of Bankers Malaysia (now known as the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers or AICB). She is a Certified Training Professional through the Finance Accreditation Agency and a Certified HRDF Trainer. Sylphy is also a Certified Coach from Catalyst Coach (ICF Accredited) and was awarded the Associate Chartered Banker by AICB.
Programmes by Sylphy Chui
Michelle Loo Phoy Wan
Senior Training Consultant
Michelle Loo has more than 20 years experience in the banking and training industry. On the banking side, her experience is in secured and unsecured lending, wealth products, bancassurance, SME banking and branch management.

Michelle started her career in the banking industry with HSBC Bank as a Mortgage Executive. In 2008, she joined OCBC as a Business Development Manager in SME Banking and during which time, the team she was in achieved Top 5 in the nationwide overall performance. Following that, she joined Maybank as a Mortgage Consultant. She was one of the pioneers in the Direct Sales Team and recognized as the Nationwide Top Team for 3 consecutive years. She then went on to join Alliance Bank with the position of Branch Manager. Subsequently, she joined Public Bank in Regional Sales and Support in SME Bancassurance, supporting 19 branches in the Klang Valley. Her main task was to maintain Regional top sales, which she achieved for 2 consecutive years.

She is actively involved in developing classroom and e-learning content, storyboarding and gamification, as well as conducting training for qualification, non-qualification and customised programmes at ABS. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics majoring in Finance from University Putra Malaysia. She is also a Certified HRDF Trainer. She obtained the Professional Banker qualification (Associate Banker of AICB) in 2021 and received her qualification as a Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany in 2023.

Outside of work, she enjoys listening to music and reading books on personal development.
Programmes by Michelle Loo Phoy Wan
John Cheah Soon Chye
Training Consultant
John Cheah has 24 years of working experience with a career that spanned being at an international consultancy and 3 foreign banks. He spent 4 years in external audit and 20 years in banking, where he specialised in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT). His audit experience included performing internal and external audits at various types of companies, especially at insurance firms.

His banking career saw him covering multiple roles within the AML/CFT Compliance function. This included policy advisory, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, procedures development and other related areas. He spent the last 10 years of his career developing and enhancing the AML/CFT framework of a commercial bank, which included pioneering an AML/CFT review team, designing AML/CFT risk assessments for branches and the entity, as well as running the bank’s AML/CFT training programme for all segments within the organisation.

John has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of London and was an ACCA member. He moved into the space of Financial Crime Compliance soon after and has been a certified member of the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) since 2011. He also holds the Advanced Diploma in AML/CFT issued jointly by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers and International Compliance Association. John is also a HRD Corp certified trainer.

On the personal front, John enjoys public speaking and achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) status from the global organisation Toastmasters International in 2012.
Programmes by John Cheah Soon Chye
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