FSO - Technology Consulting - Business Analyst / Data Analyst (Core Insurance)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Business Analyst/Data Analyst to support core system modernisation in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical skills and provide vital insights across various business segments. Responsibilities include defining requirements, conducting data analysis, and ensuring data quality. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and experience in system transformation projects. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Development of future-focused skills

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Analyst or Data Analyst role in financial services.
• Hands-on skills in data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business requirements.
• Analyze source and target system data models.
• Support alignment of data requirements with reporting obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data governance principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

FSO - Technology Consulting - Business Analyst / Data Analyst (Core Insurance)

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1671714

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support delivery of a next-generation core system modernisation with downstream applications and systems across different business segments (e.g. Retail, SME, and Commercial).
This role is critical in bridging the gap between business needs and technical delivery by capturing and validating business requirements and ensuring data readiness, quality, and lineage throughout the transformation lifecycle.
You will work closely with stakeholders from business, IT, data, and vendor teams to define requirements, validate solutions, analyse data structures, and support migration, integration, and reporting activities.

The Opportunity

Join our growing Financial Services, Technology Consulting team to play a key role in core system modernisation. This full-time role provides the chance to work alongside a high-performing team of consultants, architects, and domain specialists, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to deliver transformative outcomes for our clients.
You will have the opportunity to shape our client’s digital future, helping them unlock value from their data and systems to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define, analyse, and document business requirements (i.e. BRD)
• Develop process flows, user stories, and acceptance criteria for new or enhanced system functionality
• Support requirements traceability across the SDLC, ensuring business value is delivered
• Assist in gap analysis between legacy and target systems during migration planning
• Facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, and sprint ceremonies (if using Agile)

Data Analysis & Migration Support

• Analyse source and target system data models, data dictionaries, and mapping documents
• Collaborate with data migration team to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Assist in defining and validating data quality rules, reconciliation reports, and lineage tracking
• Help identify master and reference data sources, and support metadata documentation

Reporting & Insights

• Support business stakeholders in defining reporting and analytics requirements
• Perform data extraction and analysis to support insights, testing, and validation
• Ensure alignment of data requirements with regulatory and operational reporting obligations

Stakeholder Communication & Documentation

• Serve as the liaison between business, data, and technical teams
• Document business/data requirements, source-to-target mappings, test cases, and user guides
• Present findings, recommendations, and impact assessments to senior stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Analyst or Data Analyst role in the financial services industry, with at least one end-to-end system transformation or modernisation project (e.g., core insurance, insurance policy admin systems)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented mindset
• Hands-on skills in data analysis using SQL, Excel, or data profiling tools
• Understanding of data governance, quality, and privacy principles
• Understanding of financial services core modules, such as:
  • Insurance(e.g. Policy administration, Underwriting, Claims Management, Payments, Re-insurance)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences

Professional Certification

• Data analysis certifications (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or DAMA)
• Agile/Scrum certifications
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating multiple vendors, internal teams, and senior client leadership
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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