Business Analyst

Morgan McKinley; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Business Analyst with a strong background in IT development, particularly within the finance and banking sectors. This role involves translating complex business requirements into actionable functional concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project alignment with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise in programming languages like Java and COBOL, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. If you're passionate about optimizing business processes and driving IT solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a business analyst or developer in finance or banking.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT or Finance/Banking required.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into functional concepts and test descriptions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Java

COBOL

Angular

SQL

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Master's Degree in IT

Certification (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, PMP)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Squash

Job description

Work experience :

• Experienced: 2-6 years of experience working as a business analyst and/or as a developer (Methodologies: Waterfall & Agile are accepted).

Work experience in the finance, banking, or insurance industry is preferred.

Academic requirements :

• Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology and/or Finance/Banking.
• Certification is always a plus (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, PMP, etc.)

Required technical skills :

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in IT development within the banking and finance industry or ideally asset servicing.
• Knowledge of project development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Familiarity with technologies such as Java, COBOL, and Angular.
• Knowledge of SQL.
• Knowledge of tools such as Jira, Confluence, and any test repository (Squash).

Languages:

• English

Required Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and with business stakeholders.

Main responsibilities:

• Understanding of business requirements and translating them into functional concepts, test descriptions, and execution of system tests.
• Develop and document detailed business and functional requirements for IT projects involving applications written in Java/Angular as well as COBOL applications.
• Support departments in functional and technical problem analysis in day-to-day business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and project managers, to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Identify and analyze business processes within banking and finance to recommend improvements and optimizations.
• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets for IT projects.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements in the banking and finance industry.