Job Description:

Job Title- Business Advisory Analyst

Location- Mumbai

Role Description

The Business Advisory Analyst provides professional, timely advice and guidance to managers and their teams in assigned Divisions/Business Units, on specific functional subject areas and consistent with the Bank's strategy, ensuring adherence to Bank policy and relevant legal/regulatory frameworks. They collaborate with colleagues within their function, and more broadly, to implement appropriate policies and processes, in line with Bank and Divisional strategy. The Business Advisory Analyst delivers appropriate products and solutions to meet the needs of their assigned Division/Business Unit, and promotes and supports implementation of cross-divisional initiatives. Typically, they provide coverage for a team within a Division or region, and have responsibility for advising on their areas of expertise.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy
• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Cost Management
• Flash, forecast and planning processes, including relevant explains and analysis, interacting with the business/COO as necessary.
• Assist with the Cost and FTE movements which will help the COO and Management team to achieve financial targets and maintain a sharp cost discipline.
• Cost Deep dives and providing Commentaries on ExCo / Monthly Review Meetings.
• Conduct various ad hoc analysis and address issues that are complementary to the regular planning and forecasting processes.
• Monthly Cost and FTE Forecast uploads in the system after finalizing with the COO.
• Other COO/Performance management tasks as necessary

FTE Management
• FTE/Headcount Management, including maintenance of hiring pipeline, Workday related activities (raising requests, positions approvals, movements tracking, liaising with central team on approvals)
• Regular tracking of permanent hires, Externals and providing inputs to Central team

Your skills and experience
• Academic qualifications in Business, Finance or related field
• Prior relevant work experience of minimum 3-5 years
• Experience in Accountancy or Management Consulting
• Aptitude for analytical tasks and ability to pull out the key messages
• Ability to constructively challenge senior colleagues
• Very Good Excel working knowledge
• Strong communication skills with excellent English, both orally and written
• Good knowledge of the financial sector

How we'll support you
• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs