Business Analyst (Financial Services)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Rank: Senior

KPMG Thailand’s Financial Risk Management (FRM) banking advisory team advises clients on the development and implementation of risk management policies, systems and controls. The scope of the work covers the full panoply of financial risks, such as credit risk, market risk, operational risk and liquidity risk; economic capital, capital management, stress testing, risk modeling and validation.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the successful implementation of software solutions designed to manage and mitigate financial risks.

• Collect,�conduct�interviews,�workshops,�and�meetings�with�stakeholders�to�elicit�and�document�detailed�business�and�technical�requirements.
• Perform�gap�analysis�to�identify�discrepancies�between�current�processes�and�the�desired�state.
• Analyze�data�and�workflows�to�understand�business�needs�and�translate�them�into�functional�specifications.
• Collaborate�with�technical�teams�to�design�software�solutions�that�align�with�business�requirements.
• Assist�in�creating�Requests�for�Proposals�(RFPs)�and�evaluate�responses�from�software�vendors.
• Support�project�planning�activities,�including�scope�definition,�timeline�creation,�and�resource�allocation.
• Coordinate�with�the�project�manager�to�monitor�project�progress�and�ensure�milestones�are�met.
• Assist�in�managing�project�risks�and�issues,�and�facilitate�timely�resolution.
• Work�with�technical�teams�to�configure�and�customize�the�software�to�meet�specific�business�requirements.
• Coordinate�and�manage�UAT�activities,�including�scheduling,�test�plan,�test�cases,�conducting�tests,�and�documenting�results.
• Build�strong�internal�relationships�within�Advisory�and�across�other�services�and�external�relationships�with�clients.
• Develop�business�opportunities�and�potential�openings�with�clients.
• Handle�multiple/simultaneous�engagements.

• Bachelor/Master’s�degree�in�Finance,�Business,�Economics,�Statistics,�or�a�related�field.
• Relevant�work�experience�in�financial�risk�management,�business�analysis,�or�project�management�in�a�consulting�firm�or�financial�services�sector
• Profound�Knowledge�of�financial�markets,�financial�risk�types,�financial�regulations�and�standards,�risk�assessment�and�mitigation�strategies.
• An�understanding�of�regulatory�environments�and�compliance�standards.
• Excellent�analytical�skills�with�the�ability�to�analyze�complex�data�and�produce�relevant�insights.
• Proficient�in�risk�management/risk�analysis�tools�and�platforms�and�common�software�like�Microsoft�office,�especially�Excel,�Power�BI�for�data�analysis.
• Strong�problem-solving,�logical�thinking�and�project�management�skills.
• Excellent�communication�skills�in�English�and�Thai,�both�verbal�and�written,�and�the�ability�to�deal�effectively�with�clients�and�team�members.
• Ambitious,�self-driven�and�outspoken�individual�who�can�work�under�high-paced�environment.
• Strong�written,�communication�and�presentation�capability

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