Senior Executive, Data Analyst (Risk Management)

Malacca Securities; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial firm as a Data Analyst specializing in Risk Management. In this role, you'll leverage your data analysis skills to support informed decision-making and enhance the company's risk management framework. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in the financial services sector, complemented by strong SQL and data visualization skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis.
• Experience in financial services sector is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in data extraction, data wrangling, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track key risk parameters for risk management.
• Conduct analysis of client portfolios to identify risks.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management.

Skills

Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Data Storytelling

Interpersonal Skills

Multilingual Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Economics

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

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Join Us and Be Part of Malacca Securities!
Do you love transforming data into meaningful insights? Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about using data to manage risk in today’s fast-paced financial world?

We’re hiring a Data Analyst – Risk Management to support data-driven decisions that help us stay ahead in a dynamic market.

Ready to make a real impact?
Apply now and be part of a company where your expertise truly matters!

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Job Purpose:

Data Analyst in our stockbroking firm will play a crucial role in leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and uphold the firm's risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Parameter Management: Develop, implement, and track key risk parameters to ensure all exposures remain within the company's defined risk appetite.

Client Portfolio Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of client portfolios, focusing on account opening approval rates, credit quality, risk concentration, and identifying irregular trading patterns. Your insights will be crucial for detecting early warning signals and proposing policy revisions to optimize the risk-reward trade-off.

Ongoing Financial Health Monitoring: Continuously monitor the financial health of clients and counterparties to ensure their ongoing creditworthiness and adherence to established risk profiles.

Policy and Procedure Enhancement: Recommend revisions to existing policies and procedures based on ongoing risk monitoring and emerging trends, strengthening the firm's risk management posture.

Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive periodic reports to senior management and key stakeholders, providing clear insights into the firm’s risk exposure and the effectiveness of risk management strategies.

New Product and Enhancement Support: Provide critical risk analysis and support for new product launches and existing product enhancements, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risk exposures.

Market-Driven Initiatives: Undertake ad-hoc assignments as required, responding to dynamic market developments and aligning with the company's strategic direction.

Role Requirements & Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher is required, with a preference for degrees in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Economics.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis. Experience in the financial services sector (e.g., stockbroking, fund management, investment firms, banks, insurance, e-money, or e-wallet providers) is an added advantage. Experience from accounting or audit firms with a focus on financial risk will also be considered.

Data Proficiency: Proven ability to effectively deal with data, from organizing and cleaning to analyzing and presenting. You should be highly proficient in SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Office / Google Workplace tools, especially Excel/Spreadsheet. Your Excel skills should extend beyond basic functions.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in data extraction, data wrangling, and analysis, coupled with exceptional skills in data storytelling to translate complex insights into actionable narratives.

Personal Qualities/Attributes:

Multilingual Proficiency: You should be fluent in Mandarin, Malay, and English, enabling effective communication across our diverse client base and internal teams.

Collaborative & Engaging: Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mingle effectively with various levels, departments, and stakeholders across the organization.

Proactive & Resourceful: Demonstrate a strong "can-do" attitude, coupled with a proactive personality and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Analytical Acumen: Exhibit strong analytical and reasoning skills, allowing you to dissect complex data and derive actionable insights.

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What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Risk Management Analyst? How many years' experience do you have using SQL queries? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have as a data analyst? Which of the following data analytics tools are you experienced with?

Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd is a participating organisation of Bursa Malaysia and licensed by the Securities Commission to undertake regulated activities of dealing in securities, investment advice and advising on corporate finance.

Established in 1963, we started off as a partnership under Malacca Traders as a small broking firm based in Malacca, which eventually grew and evolved as Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd since 1992.

Since 2012, we have shifted to digital due to the ongoing digitalisation process and started the online trading platform known as M+ Online. Subsequently, we have bagged numerous awards, mainly from mainly Bursa Excellence Awards and Retail Investor Campaign.

Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd is a participating organisation of Bursa Malaysia and licensed by the Securities Commission to undertake regulated activities of dealing in securities, investment advice and advising on corporate finance.

Established in 1963, we started off as a partnership under Malacca Traders as a small broking firm based in Malacca, which eventually grew and evolved as Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd since 1992.

Since 2012, we have shifted to digital due to the ongoing digitalisation process and started the online trading platform known as M+ Online. Subsequently, we have bagged numerous awards, mainly from mainly Bursa Excellence Awards and Retail Investor Campaign.

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