Business Analyst – International Expansion

Job Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst specializing in international expansion to drive strategic growth initiatives for a leading bank, focusing on markets in China and South Korea. This key role involves market research, strategic planning, and enabling expansion of Trade Finance, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and FDI into the bank’s principal markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to pinpoint growth prospects in China and South Korea.
• Analyze trends in international banking, trade corridors, FDI, and competitive dynamics.
• Assess business entry options, client segments, and strategic alliances.
• Create robust business cases with financial and market analysis underpinning strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to the bank's international expansion strategy and connectivity initiatives.
• Collaborate on business requirements for expanding Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, Investment Banking, and GTB services.
• Aid in developing market-entry approaches and international client coverage frameworks.
• Document business needs across various teams including Corporate Banking, GTB, Product, Operations, Risk, and Strategy.
• Support the design of Target Operating Models and business operating structures supporting globalization.
• Recommend enhancements to current business processes to facilitate growth abroad.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and partnerships with regulators, financial institutions, multinational companies, chambers of commerce, and investment agencies.
• Prepare and present governance reports, facilitate workshops, and support strategic planning sessions.
• Assist in expanding Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Cash Management, and Corporate Banking portfolios internationally.
• Support international banking transformation projects including monitoring deliverables and benefits realization.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders ensuring timely project delivery and effective change management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, or related fields.
• MBA or advanced postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• At least 10 to 12 years of experience in banking, with strong expertise in International Banking, Corporate Banking, GTB, Trade Finance, and strategic business development.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting market entry and international growth initiatives, especially in China and South Korea.
• Insight into Trade Finance, FDI flows, connectivity strategies, and client coverage in cross-border markets.
• Experience in operating model design, process improvements, and transformation projects is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Deep knowledge of banking domains: International, Corporate, Institutional, Wholesale, GTB, Trade and Supply Chain Finance, FDI, Investment Banking, Treasury, and client relationship management.
• Skilled in business analysis techniques including process mapping, gap analysis, requirements gathering, financial analysis, and building business cases.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, market entry strategy, trade corridor analysis, and fostering strategic partnerships.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, regulatory interactions, executive communications, and workshop facilitation.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, commercial awareness, negotiation, project coordination, decision making, and reporting skills.