International Expansion (China & South Korea) – Business Analyst

About the Role

This full-time role, offered on a 5-year contract, supports a leading bank's expansion across China and South Korea. The candidate will analyze market opportunities, form business requirements, and facilitate implementation of coverage, product, platform, and operating model capabilities to drive trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) growth. The position plays a key role in establishing international coverage models, resource plans, and product readiness to accelerate the bank's global connectivity strategy.

Business Domain Exposure

• International Banking and Expansion
• Cross-Border Trade Finance
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
• Corporate and Institutional Banking
• Client Coverage Models
• Product and Platform Strategy
• International Connectivity Programs
• China and South Korea Markets
• Operating Model and Business Transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze trade, investment, and FDI opportunities specifically within China and South Korea.
• Evaluate market potential, client segments, and key growth corridors.
• Develop strategic business cases to support expansion efforts.
• Assist in designing target coverage and international operating models.
• Assess staffing and organizational needs to support expansion.
• Document future-state operating procedures and governance frameworks.
• Identify necessary product and platform enhancements to back international growth.
• Conduct gap analysis on trade finance, cash management, and connectivity solutions.
• Define and communicate business requirements for product and platform improvements.
• Coordinate across various teams including Coverage, Global Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations, Technology, and international stakeholders.
• Organize workshops and gather requirements effectively.
• Track delivery and implementation of new products and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare governance reports and update management on progress.
• Create dashboards and metrics to monitor trade and FDI performance.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership aligned with expansion goals.

Candidate Profile and Experience

• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in banking, with strong exposure to corporate banking, global transaction banking, strategy, business analysis, or transformation.
• Experience in international banking, trade finance, or market expansion projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in managing operating model, product, or platform transformation projects.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Familiarity with international banking and FDI ecosystems.
• Proven expertise in gathering business requirements and documenting operating models.
• Knowledge of methodologies for product and platform implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Capability to coordinate efforts across multiple functional areas and countries.
• Experience in market assessment, business case formulation, and strategic planning is preferred.