IT - AI Business Analyst - Associate - VP

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking an AI Business Analyst to support strategic AI initiatives. The candidate will translate business needs into practical requirements for AI-enabled solutions, working closely with users and technology teams within the regulatory environment of the financial sector.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of Business Analyst experience, with strong skills in business analysis and documentation. Proficiency in English and Chinese, including conversational Mandarin, is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Business Analyst role in financial institutions.
• Experience in technology-led transformation projects preferred.
• Strong communication skills for producing clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into specifications for AI applications.
• Work with stakeholders to identify AI use cases.
• Support adherence to project and data governance practices.

Skills

Business analysis

AI solutions

Financial services workflows

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited ("Huatai International" or "the Company"), is the only overseas wholly‑owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group’s internationalization strategy by:

• Not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross‑border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions).
• Actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China.
• Integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross‑border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a "BBB+" rating (for long term) and "A-2" (for short‑term).

Role Overview

The AI Business Analyst supports Huatai International’s strategic AI initiatives by translating business needs into clear, practical requirements for AI‑enabled applications, agents, and intelligent workflows. Working closely with business users, technology teams, and risk stakeholders, this role helps shape, deliver, and govern enterprise‑grade AI solutions within a regulated financial services environment.

Job Description

• Perform business analysis for AI‑related initiatives, translating business requirements into functional and non‑functional specifications for AI‑enabled applications and solutions.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify AI use cases and define end‑to‑end business processes incorporating AI capabilities.
• Drive feasibility studies for potential AI initiatives, including assessment of data readiness, operational impact, and risk considerations.
• Support the shaping of AI platform and application roadmaps in alignment with business strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with AI developers, architects, and vendors to evaluate solution options and implementation approaches.
• Work closely with business users, development teams, application support, and technology risk to ensure AI initiatives are delivered according to agreed scope and objectives.
• Coordinate requirement sign‑off, testing, deployment, and post‑implementation review for AI solutions.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case preparation, validation of AI outputs, and coordination of issue resolution.
• Adhere to and support regional project governance, data governance, and technology risk management processes, especially for AI usage.
• Prepare and maintain high‑quality documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides related to AI applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in a Business Analyst role within a financial institution or technology‑driven organization.
• Experience working on technology‑led transformation projects; exposure to AI, data, or automation initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting users across front, middle, or back‑office functions is an advantage.
• Strong ability to translate business problems into clear, structured requirements suitable for AI or technology implementation.
• Good understanding of financial services workflows and operating models; knowledge of regulatory or compliance considerations is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled solutions (e.g. AI copilots, intelligent workflows, analytics, decision support tools) from a business perspective.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and audience‑appropriate documentation for both business and technical teams.
• Understanding of Agile or iterative delivery methodologies is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; conversational Mandarin is required.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and a strong team player.