Manager, Data Analyst

prudential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Malaysia is seeking a Data Analyst to manage, analyse, and report data to support decision-making across Risk, Compliance, and IT. You will translate complex data into actionable insights and build dashboards that inform management.

The role emphasizes extracting trends, validating large datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen risk assurance and data analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and SQL to derive insights from large data sets.
• Knowledge of ML techniques and their real-world pros/cons.
• Strong statistics knowledge and applied data analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with distributed data/computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Develop automated data cleaning scripts and workflows to streamline data preparation.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable visualizations for stakeholders across the business.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover risk trends and patterns.
• Support internal audits and assurance reviews with data-driven evidence and reporting.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and IT teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

Python/SQL

ML techniques

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Distributed computing

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Prudential's purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

The role is within the Risk Compliance Security Unit, reporting to the Group Director - Head of Group Risk Assurance & Data Analytics COE

As a Data Analyst at Prudential, you will be responsible for managing, analysing, and reporting data to help in decision-making processes. You will play a pivotal role in interpreting data, analysing results, and providing ongoing reports. Your insights will directly support business strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Develop automated data cleaning scripts and workflows to streamline data preparation.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable visualizations for stakeholders across the business.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover risk trends and patterns.
• Support internal audits and assurance reviews with data-driven evidence and reporting.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and IT teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
• Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, SQL, etc.) to draw insights from large data sets.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with teams
• Experience with distributed data/computing environments

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.