Analyst

Role: Analyst (Asia-Pacific)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Our Analysts are the foundation of our business. They are adept at turning complex situations, risks and issues into insight and clarity. Our Analysts are problem solvers, thinkers and highly adaptable at navigating difficult challenges.

We are seeking an analyst to join our expanding APAC-focused team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Analyst will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis and producing high quality reports for our clients. They will be goal-orientated and meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards. The Analyst will be self-motivated and eager to develop and learn. The successful candidate will want to play a part in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Aperio Intelligence provides an engaging and challenging workplace for our talented employees. We value our staff’s diversity and offer a supportive working environment that allows for growth, measured progress, and opportunities for advancement. Our employees come from a range of backgrounds and nationalities but share a commitment to continuous learning and a drive for excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

The requirements of the role are:

• Report writing
• Fluency in written and verbal English and ability to read and analyse complex texts in regional languages, such as Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese and others
• Experience in enhanced due diligence, business intelligence or investigative/ academic research is desirable but not essential
• Research and analysis
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in the Asia-Pacific region is essential and some experience working or living in the region is a plus
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing and presentation skills
• The ability to research, analyze and present data and condense large amounts of complex information in an accurate, logical, and concise manner
• Close attention to detail, thoroughness, and quality
• Ability to consider and assess multiple factors and present solutions
• Project management
• Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work to budget
• Ability to follow processes and policies to maintain high quality standards
• MS Office proficiency

The candidate will:

• Demonstrate inquisitiveness, lateral thinking and clear reasoning
• Be a highly adaptable team player with the ability to use their initiative
• Have a continuous development mindset, seek feedback, and enjoy challenges
• Be proactive and have solid problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills and good at building relationships
• Have the highest integrity and ethics

Aperio Intelligence offers a highly competitive package including hybrid-working, discretionary performance bonus and medical insurance. The successful candidate must have permission to work in Malaysia by the start of their employment. The Analyst may be required to travel from time-to-time. Due to the large number of applications, only successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process.

About Aperio Intelligence

Aperio Intelligence is an independent corporate intelligence and financial crime advisory firm based in London with offices in France, Romania and Malaysia. Founded in 2014, we are a fast-growing and dynamic team providing specialist due diligence, research and investigation services to support our clients in managing complex risks in their most challenging jurisdictions. Our clients include major banks and financial institutions, large multinationals, law firms and energy and healthcare companies. At Aperio we anticipate and identify potential risk and compliance issues. We call this decisive intelligence. We help our clients be prepared and plan early for long-term success - particularly in countries where the environment is opaque. Our multidisciplinary and multilingual team has vast expertise in identifying financial crime risks and we produce thought leadership on the issue through our monthly Financial Crime Digest. The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across various projects to optimize company growth and business. You will manipulate datasets, create financial models, and summarize findings in a succinct manner for client's usage.

Responsibilities

• Compile data into actionable reports
• Prepare pitch and presentation materials
• Work collaboratively with team members
• Think strategically about improving company operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics or related discipline 1 - 3 years of experience working with data in a related field
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)