Banking Analyst

Role Purpose

Assist the bank's global growth efforts in China and South Korea by evaluating market opportunities, defining business needs, and facilitating the deployment of coverage, product, platform, and operational capabilities essential for driving trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) expansion.

This position contributes to shaping international coverage models, resource allocation, product development, and platform enablement to advance the bank's 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
• Markets in China and South Korea
• Operating Model and Business Transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze trade, investment, and FDI prospects within China and South Korea.
• Evaluate market potential, client segments, and growth corridors.
• Develop business cases and strategic proposals to support expansion plans.
• Assist in designing target coverage models and international operational structures.
• Assess resource requirements, including full-time equivalent (FTE) needs and organizational capabilities.
• Document desired future-state operating models and governance frameworks.
• Identify required product and platform functionalities to back international expansion.
• Conduct gap analyses across trade finance, cash management, and connectivity solutions.
• Define business needs for product enhancements and platform enablement.
• Collaborate with Coverage, Global Transaction Banking (GTB), Corporate Banking, Operations, Technology, and international teams.
• Organize workshops and facilitate requirements gathering sessions.
• Support the rollout of strategic initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor delivery of expansion initiatives and capability development efforts.
• Assist in implementing new products, platforms, and coverage features.
• Contribute to governance reporting and management briefings.
• Create dashboards and performance metrics to track trade and FDI growth.
• Monitor progress against expansion goals and business targets.
• Offer insights and strategic advice to senior management.

Experience & Profile

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in Banking, Corporate Banking, Global Transaction Banking, Strategy, Business Analysis, or Transformation.
• Preferred experience supporting international banking, trade finance, or expansion projects.
• Familiarity with operating model, product, or platform transformation programs is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset.
• Understanding of international banking, trade finance, and FDI landscapes.
• Proficiency in gathering business requirements and documenting operating models.
• Knowledge of product and platform implementation approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate across diverse business functions and geographic locations.
• Preferred expertise in market evaluation, business case drafting, and strategic planning.