VP1, Data Analyst (Kuala Lumpur)

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

• WB Portfolio Management Unit (PMU) focuses on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Develops and manages WB scorecard models for capital and bank provisioning
• Conducts portfolio analytics including trend analysis for early warning signals and business opportunities
• Role is within the PMU Data Analytics team
• Performs data analytics including Basel EL and RWA analysis
• Provides forecasting to support business decision-making and planning
• Conducts regulatory stress testing required by MAS and BNM
• Prepares analytical reports
• Monitors key metrics for capital adequacy assessment, ICAAP and MFRS9 provisioning
• Manages execution, reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Drives continuous process improvements and report automation using Python
• Develops dashboards using Power BI or Qlik Sense
• Supports systemisation initiatives by defining user requirements
• Performs UAT and regression testing for system migration and enhancements
• Requires strong analytical, computational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Requires proficiency in Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic Python knowledge is an advantage
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary and competitive environment

Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• Background in quantitative or technical field (Actuarial, Statistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering).
• Candidate should have about 4 to 5 years of experience in Analytics and Python related would be an added advantage.
• Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, Python or R would be required. Familiarity in at least one visualization tool such as PowerBI and Qliksense would be welcome.
• Analytical mind and can be trusted with attention to detail.
• Strong team player and understanding of Basel and credit knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, willing to learn, must be able to work in team or independently, produce result in accordance to timeline
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Language requirement: Business English moderate to high level.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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