Lead Analyst, Cloud Optimisation & Governance

AIA Shared Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Digital+ in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Analyst to optimise cloud consumption and governance. You will deliver cost insights, forecasts, and budget support, driving rate and workload optimization.

You will collaborate with Cloud Architects and external providers to implement improvements and ensure policy compliance. The role requires 2+ years in FinOps/Cloud cost management, strong data analysis skills (PowerBI), and experience with Azure/AliCloud APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years relevant experience in Cloud Cost Management, FinOps, Cloud engineering or Cloud architecture in Azure and/or AliCloud.
• Experience with complex data analysis and data visualization using PowerBI.
• Experience working with cloud platform APIs (Azure, AliCloud, AWS) for cost, usage or governance data integration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine and ad hoc Cloud consumption reports with insights on usage and anomalies.
• Ensure accuracy of data ingestion from various sources.
• Support Cloud consumption estimates, forecasts and budgeting for spend accuracy.
• Provide workload and rate optimization recommendations and track progress.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects to identify architecture optimization opportunities.
• Manage Cloud Cost Management tools and coordinate improvements with stakeholders.
• Contribute to monthly governance meetings with Local Business Units.
• Ensure tagging compliance for Cloud resources and drive FinOps best practices.

Skills

Cloud Cost Management

FinOps

Data analysis

PowerBI

Cloud APIs

Azure

AliCloud

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AWS

Cloud Cost Management tools

Job description

Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow? AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment. If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role

The Lead Analyst, Cloud Optimisation & Governance (FinOps) plays a crucial role in managing the organization’s Cloud consumption efficiently. The role involves providing timely data, reports, and analysis to aid decision-making, recommending usage and rate optimization, and ensuring compliance with Cloud policy and FinOps best practice. Additionally, the Lead Analyst will work on process Streamlining and automation, such as reporting automation and rightsizing automation. The role will collaborate closely with external stakeholders, including Public Cloud providers, Cloud Cost Management tool providers, Cloud managed service providers, to address any issues promptly. The role will act as a single point of contact for Cloud consumption related matters on behalf of the Group Cloud & Infrastructure Function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine and ad hoc Cloud consumption reports that provide insights into usage patterns and anomaly detection
• Ensure the accuracy of data ingestion from various sources
• Support Cloud consumption estimate, forecast and budgeting to ensure high level of spend accuracy
• Support target setting for cost optimization and progress reporting
• Provide actionable workload and rate optimization recommendations, and track implementation progress
• Collaborate with Cloud Architect to identify architecture optimization opportunity
• Manage Cloud Cost Management in-house tools and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement process or tool enhancement
• Key contributor to monthly engagement and governance meetings with Local Business Units
• Ensure 100% tagging compliance for mandatory fields in the Cloud environment
• Advocates for FinOps best practice to drive continuous improvements
• Communication with internal stakeholders including but not limited to local Business Units, Cloud & Infrastructure, Application Owner, IT Security, Finance at all levels, and with external stakeholders such as Public Cloud provider, Cloud Cost Management tool provider, Cloud managed service provider
• Excellent command of spoken and written English to allow communication with all levels of stakeholders

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years relevant experience in Cloud Cost Management, FinOps, Cloud engineering or Cloud architecture in Azure and/or AliCloud
• Understanding of Cloud policy & governance, Cloud architecture & workloads onboarding, and Cloud usage & cost,
• Proven experience with complex data analysis and data visualization tools (such as PowerBI)
• Experience working with cloud platform APIs (e.g., Azure, AliCloud, AWS) for cost, usage, or governance data integration
• Proven experience in managing Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) tools
• Cloud related professional certifications such as AliCloud, Azure, , FinOps certification
• Sound understanding of Finance principles and processes such as budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and cost optimization

Special skills

• Ability to demonstrate independent leadership, judgment, and decision making
• Ability to adjust to multiple and changing priorities, remaining flexible and open
• Ability to create and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of peer levels
• Commercial acumen and understanding of Cloud Consumption based constructs
• Analytical and communication skills to understand business context; and enquire, counsel, and present solutions in an understandable and simple manner
• Be a self-starter and possess the confidence and skills to operate well within a team of highly skilled peers

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

Company Culture

To enhance our business, we turn this belief into action through innovation and progressive solutions that are efficient, scalable and agile. We are much more than just a technology company. At AIA Digital+, the work we do makes a real difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We empower every one of our people to have a voice and drive innovation that creates value for our customers, partners and employees. Reimagine a brighter future at AIA Digital+.

AIA Digital+ is part of AIA Group Limited. At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we’ve been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way. Inspiring and supporting you to thrive - not just at work, but in life. Believe in better with AIA.