Senior Data Analyst, ESG Delivery

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international bank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. In this role, you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights, collaborating with various departments to drive strategic business outcomes. The ideal candidate should have a relevant university degree, expertise in data analysis methodologies, and strong coding skills in Python and SQL. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits to support your wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Proactive wellbeing support

Continuous learning culture

Core funding for retirement savings

Comprehensive medical and life insurance

Qualifications

• Possession of a relevant university degree.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Prior understanding of ESG frameworks is advantageous.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Drive ESG transformation through innovative technologies.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand analytical needs.
• Lead data delivery strategies and utilize programming tools.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Data analysis methodologies

Python coding

SQL coding

Data visualization (Tableau)

Data visualization (Power BI)

Effective communication

Agile project management

Understanding of ESG principles

Education

University degree in Data Science, Finance, Environmental Studies, or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

This Senior Data Analyst role within ESG Delivery is positioned to support our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, with a presence in Malaysia. It is designed for individuals passionate about leveraging data to enhance sustainability efforts while driving strategic business outcomes.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will be instrumental in transforming complex ESG datasets into actionable insights that empower Business, Operations, and Risk departments to make informed decisions. You will manage the product backlog for ESG data projects and deliver pivotal data solutions that align with our sustainability and operational objectives. Working in a dynamic and evolving environment, this role calls for a strong problem-solver who thrives amidst ambiguity and embraces collaboration across diverse teams to realize impactful ESG strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership — Drive the ESG transformation by applying innovative technology and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and data transparency. Your insights will contribute towards positioning Standard Chartered as a leader in sustainable finance across the markets we serve.
• Business Engagement and Analysis — Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their data exploration and analytical needs. Translate these requirements into clear milestones such as epics, features, and user stories for development teams. Foster strong relationships with internal teams by organizing demos and training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of data solutions. Continuously gather user feedback to prioritize and refine use cases, ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities.
• Data Processes and Delivery — Lead the development and implementation of data delivery strategies by analyzing ESG-related datasets using programming tools such as Python and SQL. Extract critical insights to directly inform actionable business recommendations. Utilize advanced data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI to present findings in an engaging, understandable manner. Oversee the complete lifecycle of data products and visualizations, ensuring seamless collaboration with Business Analysts, Squad Leads, and Customer Experience Innovation Design (CXID) teams. Effectively employ Azure DevOps (ADO) to monitor and manage workflow, prioritize tasks, and address project impediments proactively.
• Collaboration and Talent Development — Work in partnership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on business goals and timely delivery of key product features. Engage with Technology, Operations, and other relevant business stakeholders to coordinate resource allocation and maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Possession of a university degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Data Science, Finance, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate insights and collaborate with global stakeholders.
• Prior understanding of ESG frameworks, sustainable finance regulations, or risk management principles is advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and adaptability to new emerging technologies in ESG and data analytics.

Skills and Experience

• Strong expertise in data analysis methodologies, including cleaning, processing, and interpreting complex datasets.
• Proficient coding abilities in Python and SQL to automate data extraction and develop analytical models.
• Skilled in building engaging visualizations using industry-leading tools such as Tableau and Power BI to support clear decision-making.
• Effective communication skills, capable of translating technical findings into accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience with agile project management practices to support iterative product development and alignment with evolving business needs.
• Familiarity with Sustainable Finance principles or ESG Risk Management frameworks to contextualize data insights within broader organizational goals.

About Standard Chartered

We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we\'ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you\'re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can\'t wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you\'ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.