Business Analyst

S&P Global; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data and analytics firm is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to collaborate with price reporters in Penang, Malaysia. The analyst will define user stories, manage project lifecycles, and enhance workflows. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years as a Business Analyst, along with proficiency in Agile methodologies and various project management tools. This role offers competitive benefits including flexible downtime and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay

Financial wellness programs

Family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years as a Business Analyst and 1 year in data lineage and analysis.
• Experience managing project lifecycles and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear and testable acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Engage with price reporters to gather and clarify business needs related to methodology changes.
• Translate business needs into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Manage backlogs and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Design and refine efficient workflows that align with business goals.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

critical thinking

communication skills

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visio

Miro

SharePoint

Power BI

Python

Git

SQL

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking an experienced Business Analyst that will collaborate with price reporters, collecting requirements, conducting thorough analysis, and managing the successful releases that empower S&P Global Energy to disseminate extensive data and authored content through various delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Engage with price reporters to gather and clarify business needs related to methodology changes.
• Translate business needs into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation.
• Map processes, identify inefficiencies or gaps, and recommend actionable improvements. Manage backlogs, facilitate scrum ceremonies, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure smooth delivery.
• Design and refine scalable, efficient workflows that align with business goals.
• Deliver second-line support, perform root cause analysis, and ensure business continuity through issue resolution.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science or equivalent, with at least 4 years as a Business Analyst and 1 year in data lineage and analysis.
• Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and LEAN methodologies, with strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Capable of translating complex business requirements into clear and testable acceptance criteria.
• Experience managing project lifecycles and meeting tight deadlines.
• Be accountable for price reporters engagement, timely documentation, and follow-through on action items.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Azure DevOps, Visio, Miro, and SharePoint.
• Preferred knowledge includes Power BI, Python, Git, SQL, and familiarity with commodities markets.
• Experience working with global teams.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are advancing essential intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What\u2019s In It For You

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People: We\'re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we\'re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it, we are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We\'re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world\'s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That\u2019s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It\u2019s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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