Business Analyst / Data PM, Group Data & Analytics, Group Strategy & Innovation

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Business Analyst/Data PM to lead data and analytics projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience within banking or finance. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are key to engage stakeholders effectively and drive data-driven decision-making across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Data PM, ideally in banking or finance.
• Familiarity with data modelling and basic SQL.
• Experience in UAT testing and test management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to understand data needs.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

DataIku

OAS

Denodo

Feature Store

Job description

Role Responsibilities

Requirement Gathering & Analysis

• Collaborate with business users to understand data and analytics needs.
• Conduct gap analyses, feasibility studies, and impact assessments for data transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops to clarify requirements and propose actionable solutions.
• Document business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories.
• Work with data engineers and tech teams to design scalable, compliant data platforms.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and change management to ensure successful adoption.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advocate for data-driven decision-making and best practices in analytics.
• Maintain strong relationships across business units, technology, and regulatory teams.

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics projects, from initiation to deployment.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, BI, data engineering, and vendors.
• Apply Agile or Waterfall methodologies to ensure efficient execution.
• Align with overall program managers to ensure consistency across initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Data PM, ideally in banking, finance, or data-centric roles.
• Familiarity with data modelling, basic SQL, and enterprise data platforms (e.g., DataIku, OAS, Denodo, Feature Store).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in UAT testing and test management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Scrum or Agile.