Business Analyst (Finance & Risk)

Job Title                                  : Business Analyst

Position type                         : Full time

Place of work                          : Bangkok, Silom                                                                                       

Salary                                     : Negotiable

Working conditions                : Working conditions are normal for an office environment

Department/Function              : Data

Reporting to Title                    : Head of department

The company

BRED IT (Thailand) Ltd.is a wholly owned subsidiary of the French bank BRED Banque Populaire based out of Paris (BPCE Group).

BRED IT was established in 2008 with the objective to become the IT hub for BRED Group Commercial Banks in South East Asia, Pacific Ocean, and the Horn of Africa areas.

In parallel, BRED IT has expanded its activities since 2011 to also provide remote IT services to Paris Headquarters.

Today, with more than 200 employees, BRED IT fully supports Banque Franco Lao in Laos, BRED Bank Cambodia, BRED Bank Vanuatu, BRED Bank Solomon Islands, BRED Bank Fiji and Banque pour le commerce et l’industrie Mer Rouge (BCIMR) in Djibouti:

BRED IT hosts and manages all layers of BRED International Banks Information Systems: From Infrastructures to Applications (Core Banking, Internet/Mobile Banking, E-Payments…), on a 24x7 basis.

Half of the activity is currently performed for BRED Headquarters, with a focus on Projects (built with Java, COBOL, PHP, DataStage) and Production/Devops.

We are a unique company, thanks to our identity and our history: We place our expertise at the service of BRED Group and develop our activities with an entrepreneurial structure.

By putting BRED group best interests first, it allows us to deliver tailor-made solutions with high value-added.

Mission

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in the banking industry, specifically in Finance and Risk. As a key leader and the primary liaison between business and IT teams, the Senior Business Analyst will gather and synthesize complex requirements, lead the development of specifications, and coordinate with developers and other stakeholders. The role involves identifying strategic opportunities for efficiency improvements and ensuring that all IT projects are aligned with overarching business goals, particularly in Finance and Risk.

This position demands exceptional analytical skills, superior communication abilities, and the capacity to manage and oversee multiple projects in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis, data analysis, or financial risk management within the banking sector, with a strong focus on ensuring data quality and compliance through effective governance practices. Additionally, this role offers the potential for management responsibilities, including mentoring junior analysts and leading project teams.

Main Objectives and Activities

• Participate and/or lead workshops with business experts to write requirements.
• Act as the primary interface between the bank's business teams and IT teams to ensure alignment on project objectives, mainly in finance, risk, and compliance areas.
• Coordinate with IT experts, dev lead, IT architects to design technical specifications.
• Participate in, often coordinate, the implementation and testing activities.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and insights that support business transformation initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders and support informed decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration between different IT departments to promote a unified approach to transformation.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within existing systems and processes, that can drive business growth and efficiency.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of transformation initiatives.
• Identify potential risks associated with transformation initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters / University degree in field related to Finance or Data.

Language skills

• Must possess excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)
• French language is a plus but not mandatory.

Experience and Skills

• For Senior position: at least 5 years of experience in roles related to business analysis, data analysis, or financial risk management within the banking or financial services industry.
• For Junior position: 2 to 5 years of experience in roles related to business analysis, data analysis, or financial risk management within the banking or financial services industry.
• In-depth Banking industry knowledge, focused on finance, risk, and compliance, with an understanding of how these areas interact with overall banking operations.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including data governance, data integrity, and the importance of maintaining a golden source.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, articulate complex concepts clearly, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in managing banking projects and teams, with a focus on mentoring, developing talent, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

What we offer:

• Attractive compensation (includes fixed and performance bonus)
• Hybrid working mode with 2 days work from home per week with flexible working hours
• Additional 10 days of work from anywhere per year
• Work from home allowance for you to buy equipment to facilitate working at home
• Standby and Overtime allowance for Level 2 support employees who are required to work on a 24x7 basis
• Annual leave from 14-25 days
• Provident Fund with competitive company contribution rates starting from 6% up to 12%
• Medical insurance and life insurance covering employee and dependent; spouse and child or children from your first day
• Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage of 2,500THB per visit for 31 visits per year.
• In Patient Department (IPD) coverage.
• Dental Care coverage of 4,000THB per year.
• Eye Care coverage of 5,000THB per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental support for colleagues to release stress and alleviate employee life problems.
• Learning and Development benefits, including an online e-learning platform
• Staff wellness program including badminton, football, dance classes, and yoga classes.
• Monthly activities such as snacks and food, wine and cheese, games, events, lucky draw, and staff parties.
• Annual Health checkup benefits