JOB PURPOSE
Drive data analytics strategy to create opportunities for growth and improvements as well as ensuring long term business sustainability. Develop data-backed business strategies and support the business teams in executing the strategies.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Achieve cost savings by automating dashboard and reports in-house. Reduce reliance on vendor for reports automation which incur project / enhancement costs
- Identify income streams or business opportunities by developing business strategies through application of data analytics.
- Liaise with business users and stakeholders to identify business problems and develop solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Work alongside senior leaders across retail, corporate and support divisions to identify opportunities to apply data and advanced analytics to support critical business decision.
- Providing and presenting strategic data-driven recommendations across channels to improve business decision-making.
- Active engagement and collaboration with NGOs, Societies and Industry players to promote Bank's products and services to the community involved in agricultural activities.
- Ensure emphasis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) by large corporates is aligned with applicable government agencies and are focused on revitalizing the agricultural sector.
- Support Head of Department in developing data warehouse and BI technology vision, roadmaps, and blueprints.
- Lead ad-hoc cross functional data analytics project, as and when required.
- Manage a team of data analyst and data engineers in delivering quality, accurate and timely periodic and ad-hoc management reports, dashboards, and analysis.
- Lead analytics framework development and strengthen the use of analytics across the organization, plan, execute and manage Analytics and Business Intelligence projects.
- Analyse large and complex sets of data / information and drive fact-based decision making at all levels.
- Exercise sound judgement while analysing and interpreting data to ensure a high level of data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in reporting
- Ensure discipline in documentation of assumptions, observations, and findings.
- Prepare and present findings to senior management in a logical, concise, and articulate manner.
- Develop and establish key metrics for business performance evaluation.
- Guide and coach the team on analytic capability and technical skills
- Attend to ad-hoc request from management
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 10 years of working experience in data analysis, business analyst or management reporting role of which 5 years in managerial role.Prior experience in DFI, commercial bank or other financial institutions is preferred.Preferably with a degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, IT, Applied Statistics, or any related discipline.Possess a Professional Certification eg., C.A. (MIA) / ACCA / CPA / CIA / CIAFIN / CFE / CCP / CIFP is an added advantageExcellent written and communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Passion and strong technical competency in quantitative methods and / or business analytics;Ability to translate and articulate technical thoughts and ideas to a larger audience including influencing skills with peers and senior management;Able to manage diverse relationships;Ability to lead, multi-task and manage changing priorities effectively;Willingness to learn, accept new challenges and go extra mile;Self-motivated, resourceful, and enjoy sharing knowledge with team members;Proactive, result oriented and takes pride in their quality of work;Enjoys working cross-functionally with any business units;Advance in Microsoft Office (MS Words, MS Excel and MS Power Point);Experience in using statistical tools for analysing datasets (SPSS, SAS, PowerBI etc);Good analytical, interpersonal, communication and writing skills;Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English verbally and in report writing;Possess a high level of integrity and able to work as a team; and
Strong administrative and management skills.