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

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Business Analyst/Data Analyst to support core system modernization efforts. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to capture business requirements, ensuring data quality, and performing data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 3-5 years of experience in the financial services industry. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL and Power BI are essential. The position is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and offers a full-time contract.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Analyst or Data Analyst role.
• Experience with end-to-end system transformation projects.
• Hands-on skills in data analysis using SQL and Excel.
• Understanding of financial services core modules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to document business requirements.
• Develop process flows and acceptance criteria.
• Perform data analysis to support insights and validation.
• Serve as liaison between business and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Data analysis certifications

Agile/Scrum certifications

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

FSO - Technology Consulting - Experienced Hire- 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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