Research Analyst /Office Administrator

RHB Banking Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Kuala Lumpur seeks an individual for a diverse role involving economic research support, departmental operations management, and personal assistant duties for the Chief Economist. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and familiarity with data analysis. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment with various responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with data analysis, research tools, and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist economists and analysts with data collection and analysis.
• Manage daily administrative operations and procurement.
• Oversee calendar and travel arrangements for the Chief Economist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Economic Research Support

• Assist economists and analysts with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Compile and maintain economic and financial datasets; create charts, tables, and visualizations.
• Monitor economic indicators, policy developments, and relevant news.
• Support preparation of research reports, presentations, and briefings.

Department Operations

• Manage daily administrative operations, procurement, and inventory.
• Coordinate onboarding for new staff and interns, including access provisioning.
• Schedule and organize team meetings, conferences, and departmental events.
• Maintain records, filing systems, and departmental compliance with policies.
• Serve as first point of contact for basic IT issues and coordinate technical support.

Personal Assistant Support

• Manage the Chief Economist’s calendar, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare materials, correspondence, and expense reports; maintain confidential files.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for meeting logistics.

Person-in-Charge (PIC) Duties

• Oversee departmental subscriptions, shared drive access, and property matters.
• Serve as PIC for Business Continuity Management (BCM) and internal guidelines.
• Ensure departmental compliance with internal policies, IT security, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with data analysis, research tools, and administrative systems.