Business Analyst cum Consultant

About our client:

• A leading global consulting company to the asset management, wealth management and insurance industries.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engaging with stakeholders to drive & lead execution against effective project plans, anticipate potential issues, and provide structured solutions to ensure a successful client engagement
• Leading a workstream or component of a project, taking responsibility for the creation of client deliverables by facilitating client interviews and workshops, performing analysis in Excel, synthesising clear insights from complex information, and developing content that clearly articulates recommendations
• Developing meaningful and successful relationships with clients and vendors by understanding the different needs of stakeholders and establishing a high degree of credibility internally and externally
• Supporting broader business evolution, including co-authoring whitepapers, and performing market research to identify opportunities
• Contributing to the wider community by making innovative and proactive contributions to one or more of business management or practice areas
• Maintaining a broad understanding of the challenges facing the Asset & Wealth Management Industry and knowledge of relevant issues and trends within one or more of practice areas

Candidate Profile:

• At least 5+ years of proven experience within financial services through an 'in-house' consulting / business analyst role at a leading financial institution
• Experience in Asset and/or Wealth management a plus
• Experience of projects engaged on Front-To-Back Transformation, Data, Middle Office / Back Office Transformation & Migration, Target Operating Model, Business Processes and/or IT solutions in some of the following areas: Investments, Operations, Distribution & CRM a plus
• Good understanding of both public and private markets' asset classes a plus
• Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with recognised project / change and consulting frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
• Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with team members and client stakeholders
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions
• Ability to comfortably multi-task and engage in multiple initiatives concurrently
• Flexibility to travel if required
• Strong academic background and degree from a leading institution
• Business language fluency in English

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Profit share (% of base salary) which is linked to company performance
• 25 days annual leave
• 5 days paid study leave

How to Apply?

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Moon Thai at Moon.Thai@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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