Business Analyst – Data & AI (Mid-Career Programme)

Programme Duration: 6 Months

Experience Level: Career switchers; previous experience in this function is not required.

Company Overview

Our client is an established financial services organisation offering a structured career development programme that combines practical business exposure, professional training and client engagement experience.

The programme supports mid-career professionals seeking to apply their existing work experience while developing new analytical, digital and commercial skills.

Role Overview

We are seeking analytical and detail-oriented professionals looking to transition into business analysis, data reporting and AI-enabled process improvement.

You will bring transferable skills from your previous roles to support business reporting, identify operational improvements and explore practical uses of AI productivity tools.

The six-month programme consists of two phases:

Months 1–3: Business Analytics, Data & AI Exposure

Gain practical experience in data analysis, business reporting and digital tools that support operational efficiency and business decision-making.

Months 4–6: Sales & Financial Advisory Development

Participate in structured sales and financial advisory training, focusing on business communication, understanding client needs, presentation and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organise and analyse business and operational data.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and visual summaries to support business decisions.
• Identify trends, patterns and opportunities for process improvement.
• Explore AI tools to streamline administrative workflows and reporting processes.
• Support data cleaning, validation and documentation activities.
• Analyse business performance, customer engagement and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand business challenges and recommend practical improvements.
• Apply insights from previous work experience to support problem-solving and business improvement initiatives.
• Participate in structured professional development, sales and financial advisory training.

Requirements

• Prior professional experience in any industry, with an interest in transitioning into business analytics, digital workflows and financial services.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or a related discipline preferred. Candidates with other qualifications and relevant transferable skills are welcome to apply.
• Previous experience in business analytics or AI is not required; a willingness to learn and apply new tools is essential.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Python or AI productivity tools would be advantageous.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain findings clearly.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable and proactive in learning new skills.
• Willingness to complete the full six-month programme, including the sales and financial advisory development phase.

Career Development Opportunities

• Build on existing professional experience while developing data analytics, reporting and AI productivity skills.
• Gain practical exposure to business analysis and process improvement.
• Strengthen commercial awareness, client engagement and stakeholder communication.
• Explore career pathways within the financial services industry.
• Potential consideration for a business analytics-related role after programme completion, subject to performance and business requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”). e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to recruitSG’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.