Finance Senior Business Analyst (Project & System)- Assistant Manager

Zurich Insurance Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 169,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Senior Business Analyst to lead project teams and improve business processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in business analysis and project management, a strong grasp of finance systems, and proficiency in tools like MS Power BI. This position offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in a business analyst role.
• Proven experience in relationship management and project management.
• Experience in managing medium to large size projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Project and Systems Team.
• Manage relationships across Finance and Business.
• Ensure successful implementation of finance projects.

Skills

Business process modeling

Data analysis

Project management

Relationship management

Process improvement

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / business analytics / computer science / data analytics

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar

Tools

MS Office

MS Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

As the Finance Senior Business Analyst for system and project, you will be responsible for leading the Finance Project and Systems Team as well as managing and building relationship across Finance and Business. Delivering a variety of regulatory and business projects. In addition, you will be leading the finance teams across the Zurich finance systems landscape. This will include leading the team in resolving system issues, system enhancements, User Acceptance Testing, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Takes accountability for a successful implementation of medium/large complexity local projects, sub-projects or phases of a larger project and select appropriate processes required to ensure that the overall project objectives are clearly defined and met.
• They adapt to and apply different delivery approaches and perform, with appropriate support, project management processes to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control as well as close a project in accordance with Zurich project management frameworks and policies.
• Provide support across Finance in relation to system issue, system/process improvement and information flows impacting Finance systems, accounting, and process flows.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration / business analytics / computer science / data analytics
• Certified or pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified Scrum Master.
• Yellow Belt / Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification.

Experience:

• 3 or more years of experience in a business analyst role, process improvement, data analyst or similar capacity.
• Proven experience in relationship management, business analysis, process improvement, and project management within a corporate environment.
• Experience working in business processes and re-engineering including simplification, digitalization, and automation implementations.
• Experience in managing and implementing projects of medium to large size.
• Strong Financial Services or Insurance knowledge.
• Proficiency in business process modeling, analysis tools, and methodologies.
• Delivered projects using methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.

Knowledge:

• Insurance or financial services industry practices
• Basic understanding of IT platforms, applications, and related technology
• Project and Change management.
• Advance in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Strong computer skills (especially MS Office & MS Power BI)
• Good in presentation skills

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

Let’s continue to grow together!