IT Security Project Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a proactive Project Analyst to join their IT Security Operations team in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves supporting IT project delivery, financial tracking, and operational reporting in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, and skills in budgeting and financial reporting. Enjoy exposure to large-scale IT initiatives while working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Strong employee benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 1-3 years of experience in project coordination or IT operations.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes is required.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of IT and business projects.
• Track IT expenditure and assist in budget monitoring.
• Prepare budget trackers and project documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

IT operations

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Analyst – IT Security Operations

📍 Location: Kuala Lumpur
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Salary Range: RM5,000 – RM9,000

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Analyst to join our IT Security Operations team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting IT project delivery, financial tracking, and operational reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale IT initiatives and cybersecurity governance while working closely with project managers, finance teams, and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of IT and business projects to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Track IT expenditure, assist in budget monitoring, and ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and maintain budget trackers, spend papers, and project documentation for audit and review purposes.
• Liaise with Finance and IT teams to ensure cost alignment, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Assist in preparing presentations, management reports, and business cases for project updates and reviews.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors on project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Maintain comprehensive meeting notes, action trackers, and risk logs.
• Support the tracking and management of project risks, issues, and dependencies.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, IT operations, or financial/project support.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or Microsoft Excel is an advantage.

Why Join Us

• ✔️ Be part of a leading financial institution’s IT division driving digital transformation and security innovation.
• ✔️ Gain valuable exposure to cybersecurity operations, IT governance, and financial project management.
• ✔️ Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages professional growth.
• ✔️ Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and strong employee benefits.