Business Analyst, Commercial Banking | Kuala Lumpur, MY

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Analyst to enhance financial performance through data-driven insights and dashboard creation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in business planning or commercial banking. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business planning or financial analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data and create actionable insights.
• Experience managing performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance and deliver data-driven insights.
• Create interactive dashboards to monitor performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify growth leads.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Excel

Data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Data Analytics

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage financial performance by providing in-depth analysis, assessing risks, and delivering data-driven insights to maximise profitability and maintain financial health.
• Create interactive and visually engaging dashboards to help the business monitor performance, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand business needs, track pipelines, and identify potential leads to drive sustainable growth and improve conversion rates.
• Oversee the Country Balanced Scorecard, monitor performance, refine strategies, and implement corrective actions to close performance gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Cascade KRA scorecards to Relationship Managers to ensure alignment with organisational goals and foster a performance-driven culture.
• Support resource planning by assessing current workforce capabilities, productivity, and future business requirements in line with growth and operational changes.
• Prepare clear and concise presentations for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in capital optimisation and risk management initiatives, focusing on improving capital efficiency, identifying profitable ventures, and minimising exposure to volatile sectors.
• Review and enhance RoRWA modelling to optimise capital consumption, rebalance portfolios, and enable redeployment to higher-yielding segments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business planning, financial analysis, or commercial banking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Excel for dashboard creation and performance tracking.
• Experience in managing scorecards, KRAs, and performance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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