KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia has announced the appointment of Norzila Abdul Aziz as an Assistant Governor, effective Nov 1.

As Assistant Governor, Norzila will be responsible for the Investment Operations and Financial Market and the Foreign Exchange Administration Departments, the central bank said in a statement today.

Prior to her appointment as Assistant Governor, Norzila was the Director of the Investment Operations and Financial Market Department, a position she held from 2006.

Norzila joined Bank Negara in 1986 and has served in the Investment Operations and Financial Market Department's London Representative Office.

She holds a Business Degree from Curtin University, Western Australia, and is a member of the Australian Society of Accountants.