Junior Business Analyst - Apac

Job Description

The Management Information Division (MID) provides a central hub for key business analysis in the APAC region. Key tasks include preparation of feasibilities for new hires and exiting employees, restructuring and scenario analysis, new business investment proposals, management of hiring pipeline and the standardization of process and procedures to ensure informed decision making and best possible regional performance.

The role of the Junior Business Analyst – APAC is to prepare timely and accurate management reports to assist the APAC COO and APAC CEO with Commercial decision making. The individual needs to have strong attention to detail, be able to prioritise and manage workload, and be passionate about pursuing a career in commercial analysis and reporting. Prior experience working with a ‘Inter-Dealer-Broker’, Trading Bank, or ‘Other trading business’ is not necessary, but an interest in financial markets is recommended. The individual will need to adopt a structured and investigative approach to their workload and be able to present all information in a clear, comprehensive manner, both verbal and written.

The individual will report to the Commercial Business Analyst – APAC but will field requests from the APAC COO and regional MD’s directly from time-to-time. Tasks need to be completed in a timely and accurate manner and the individual will be assessed on the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of responses.

The role will require ability to learn on the job and build a strong analytical skillset over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate contract summary and P&L models for new hires, renewals and employee exits (the CRF process). Present the financial impact to desk, business, and region to assist MD, COO and CEO decision making.
• Maintain the CRF tracking file and be able to advise on the status of CRF’s at any point in the approval process. Produce statistics on CRF’s in aggregated fashion across multiple metrics at the request of APAC COO.
• Work with HR to ensure contracts are prepared in accordance with CRF guidelines and chase up signed contracts in timely fashion. Ensure that MID have a complete database of contracts for easy access.
• Prepare post-hire performance analysis and communicate to management at set intervals after their start date so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Administer and manage the APAC regional hiring pipeline and set reminders to management for up-coming contract renewals. Have a strong working knowledge of contractual terms and assist with modelling and analysis needed for negotiations.
• Refresh and send monthly management packs to MDs in APAC monthly. Work with finance to ensure the GL is closed prior to refresh and ensure regional consistency of key performance indicator metrics. Metrics cover HR, trade management, financial performance, and operational statistics.
• Prepare Executive committee packs for APAC and Group meetings that take place monthly. Ensure insightful commentary and analysis.
• Prepare cross-brand analysis for management purposes and send monthly.
• Maintain datasets and databases used by MID for reporting and analysis.
• Build strong working relationships with MD’s, Desk Managers, and support teams to achieve respect and trust in the role.
• Be willing to attend conference calls after-hours if required.

Core Competencies

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in financial analytics and management reporting. Task orientated and strong work ethic to meet deadlines.
• A team player with a collaborative, proactive and responsive mind-set.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks in an organised and efficient manner. Strong personal organisational skills with the ability to deliver under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information and be trusted. Integrity in dealings.
• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills and is articulate with attention to detail.

Professional / Technical Skills

• Strong excel skills or ability to learn quickly on the job. Must be a self-starter who can figure out how to do things without much instruction or formal training.
• Basic understanding of P&L, BS and Cashflow and understands how a chart of accounts feeds into financial statements. Experience working in an accounting team in junior accounting capacity is preferred.
• Must be able to interrogate financial systems and seek answers when data if data in not as it should be or forthcoming.
• Ability to manage monthly management reporting packs production in autonomous fashion. Right first time, no mistakes.
• Good written communication skills in Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including C-level executives is required.
• Experience with an Inter-Dealer-Broker or Trading bank would be preferable but not essential. Knowledge of basic accounting principles and an understanding of P&L, BS and Cashflow necessary.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree qualification in accounting, finance or business required.

Culture & Conduct Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with operational risk requirements (e.g. cultural behaviours, security policies and regulatory requirements)
• It is expected that you complete any mandatory training by the required deadlines.
• Encourage self-identification of front and/or back office issues.
• Act with Integrity, Honesty, Respect and Excellence at all times and use due skill, care, and diligence in carrying out your duties.
• Strong results orientation and personal accountability.

Location

Australia - Level 27 - Castlereagh Street - Sydney

Job Type: Full-time