Senior Statistical Analyst, External Sector

Objective:

• Supervise and jointly oversee Group-wide regulatory reporting in BNM External Sector Statistics (ESS)
• Compile the necessary information for the proactive provision of the required information to other SBUs/SFUs
• Supervise and manage the unit staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Actively involved and fully participate in internal Group projects and regulatory bodies projects
• Manage CBOP project source system and internal ESS reporting system enhancements

Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning

• Proactive role in managing responsible area for Head, External Sector

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Review reports and ensure timely and accurate submission to BNM as required under FSA/IFSA 2013, Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009, the Statistics Act 1965 (act 415) or Foreign Exchange Notices Rules
• Ensure compliance to policies, procedures and guidelines set by BNM/Regulators
• Supervise the regulatory reporting requirements in group wide initiatives/system enhancements such as CBS, EDW etc. and BNM/Regulators projects such as BNM External Sector Statistics (ESS) system, includes performing all UATs till sign-off before go live implementation.
• To assist in the managing of the project source systems enhancement, requirement gathering and testing.
• Identify, explore, recommend and implement work process improvement in branch operations and systems to improve efficiency and cost reduction.
• Review User Acceptance Testing for application systems, including training and system support after implementation.
• Actively involve and conduct all internal and external UATs and defects testing of RHB Bank’s internal ESS reporting system
• Drive project implementation and delivery of deliverables
• To manage the defects, enhancements and testing of RHB Bank’s internal ESS reporting system
• Proactive provision of information extracted from regulatory reports to other SBUs/SFUs
• Render advisory role on reporting area to other SBUs/SFUs
• Develop on-the-job training to staff
• Representative and be the subject matter expert as working group/committee member in all the Regulators projects relating to work area.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree holder or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in handling regulatory reporting function of a large organisation or Group.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and developments
• Strong analytical and management skills
• Good knowledge of the Group systems architecture, system flows and data-bases
• Ability to work under tremendous work pressure
• Computer skills in data mining or using productivity tools like SQL or other BI/analytical tools
• Understanding of the banking operations processes and set up
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills