Data Analyst (Contract)

Maybank Investment Banking Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking group seeks a Data Analyst to enhance retail business performance monitoring. The successful candidate will analyze trading data, create dashboards using Power BI, and provide insights for operational improvements. Ideal for graduates with a strong foundation in data processing and statistical analysis, willing to challenge processes and contribute proactively.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Data Science or related fields.
• At least 1 year of data analyst experience or relevant internship.
• Proven experience in big data processing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily performance of products traded by retail clients.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on trading activities and business performance.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI.

Skills

Big data processing

Statistical knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Python

Education

Degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Data Science

Job description

About Maybank Securities

Maybank Securities, a leading brokerage and investment bank with a reach extending across ASEAN, the UK and the US, offers a comprehensive suite of services. These include corporate finance & advisory, navigating debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

Job Description

Monitor Retail Business Performance:

• Track and monitor the daily performance of all products traded by retail clients.

Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver regular reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for both the team and management, providing key insights into trading activities and business performance.

Performance & Behaviour Analysis:

• Analyse retail trading performance and client trading behaviour regularly. Highlight any unusual patterns, inconsistencies, or potential risks to management.

Dashboard Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI to support various Retail departments and business initiatives.

Client Insights & Campaign Analysis:

• Collaborate with the Retail team to deliver comprehensive client analysis, supporting retail initiatives and marketing campaigns with data-driven insights.

Cost Optimisation Initiatives:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies to help increase net profit for the Retail pillar.

Revenue Trends & Opportunity Analysis:

• Track revenue trends, identify emerging opportunities, and analyse factors that directly or indirectly impact the growth of the Retail business.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Support:

• Provide prompt analytical support for ad hoc requests and business needs, often within tight deadlines.

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure data usage and reporting comply with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.

Agility at work:

• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve and streamline processes through automation, with the aim of reducing time and cost.

Championing Company Values:

• Promotes the company’s vision, desired attitudes, and culture by actively embodying and advocating organisational values.

Requirements

1. Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Data Science or any related fields.
2. At least 1 year of experience in a similar data analyst role (fresh graduates with relevant internship or project experience are welcome to apply).
3. Proven experience in dealing with big data processing
4. Solid foundation in statistical knowledge
5. Skillset:

• Expert in Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Power BI or any dashboard tools
• Proficient in SQL
• Python is preferred

1. Understand data architecture
2. Hands on experience with ETL and processing data on backend
3. Understand data security, privacy and compliance

Competencies

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and suggest improvements
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Meticulous, with great attention to detail
• A self-starter with a proactive and resourceful attitude
• Proactively offers help to colleagues who require data expertise.
• Ability to maintain a positive and constructive attitude when faced with challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to commit to irregular working hours when necessary.

*Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a test on statistical ability and coding proficiency.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.