Cantonese speaking Business Analyst

London

8 months ago

Applications closed

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Job Title: Cantonese speaking Business Analyst (12 months FTC)
The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Cantonese and English, proficient in Excel, business analysis / data analysis with operational support experience in Banking / Finance sector.
Your New Salary: up to £42k depending on experience
Location: Central London
Job status: 12 months FTC
Business Analyst - Summary:
To contribute both strategic project initiatives and daily business operations. This dual role position requires a candidate who can evaluate and improve business processes while also ensuring smooth day to day support for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Business Analyst - What You'll be Doing:
Process:

To maintain a clean and organized workspace in adherence to the Clear Desk Policy to ensure confidentiality and compliance.
To exercise due diligence and care in handling all transactions to minimise risk and ensure accuracy.
To follow established operational procedures, internal controls, and compliance requirements consistently.
To identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to workflow efficiency.
People:
To ask for help and support where necessary.
To maintain good team work and work relationship with colleagues and other departments.
Customer
To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the bank’s products and services before engaging in any customer-facing sales or advisory activities.
To deliver prompt and effective resolution to customer queries, concerns, and complaints, ensuring a positive experience.
To provide accurate and relevant product information and support customers’ needs.
To build and maintain customer trust by offering reliable, compliant, and transparent service at all touchpoints.
Compliance & Risk Management
Comply with all applicable regulations, rules, codes, guidelines and standards set by regulators and the Bank, and carry out duties with high integrity; and
Adhere to all established risk control guidelines, procedures and measures to identify, assess, report, mitigate and monitor the risks involved in the day-to-day work.
Business Analyst - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
Experience in retail banking and/or business analysis (customer service, online banking and/ card industry experience is a plus)
Familiarity with digital banking tools (e.g. Mobile apps, digital wallets)
Strong understanding of core banking process (e.g. payment, compliance)
Analytical mindset with problem solving skills
Comfortable working with data analysis, proficient in Excel, knowledge of basic SQL or Power BI is an advantage
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, foe engaging with customers and collaborating with stakeholders.
Fluent in Cantonese and English.
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