Associate Data Engineering

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Data Engineer to join a highly respected Customer Strategy & Analytics team based in Singapore. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on transforming business strategies into actionable data solutions and enjoys working at the intersection of technology and business. You will play a pivotal part in supporting and delivering Financial Planning Data Products. The role will report into the head of business intelligence and analytics based in Australia.

• Join a high-profile analytics team in Singapore, working closely with regional stakeholders to deliver impactful data products for financial planning and decision-making.

• Enjoy a culture that encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development within a global network.

• Be empowered to drive process improvements, automate workflows, and influence data strategy while benefiting from strong support systems and training resources.

What you'll do:

As an Associate Data Engineer, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your expertise in building robust data pipelines will be crucial to integrating information from multiple sources into the APAC Datawarehouse. Your day-to-day activities will involve translating strategic objectives into actionable technical solutions that enhance financial planning capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from technology specialists to senior business leaders to ensure that all aspects of data management meet rigorous standards of quality and compliance. By implementing automation backlogs and transforming raw datasets into meaningful insights through ETL processes, you will help streamline operations while maintaining meticulous documentation of current and future workflows. Your ability to act as a trusted steward for financial planning data will be instrumental in driving operational excellence across the division.

• Translate complex business strategies into practical data management approaches tailored to specific domains within the organisation.

• Manage new data initiatives by defining business cases, gathering requirements, tracking progress, and prioritising projects to ensure timely delivery.

• Establish standards for data governance across the Asia Pacific corporate banking division, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout all processes.

• Oversee access permissions by developing robust plans, monitoring data distribution, approving provisioning requests, and acting as the subject matter expert for domain-specific data.

• Negotiate Data Service Agreements while ensuring all data access complies with internal standards and regulatory controls.

• Identify official sources of critical data, validate business definitions for key elements, and review technical metadata to maintain accuracy and integrity.

• Implement changes to metadata as needed by updating business definitions and ensuring alignment with evolving organisational needs.

• Define comprehensive business rules for managing domain-specific data and oversee remediation plans for any identified issues or quality concerns.
• Collaborate extensively with technology teams, system owners, operations staff, and senior management to ensure seamless end-to-end data flow and accurate reporting outcomes
• Design, develop, and deploy efficient data pipelines using Alteryx or similar tools to integrate diverse datasets into the APAC Datawarehouse while automating repetitive tasks for greater efficiency.

What you bring:

To excel as an Associate Data Engineer in this setting, you will bring proven experience navigating complex banking or consultancy landscapes where robust data stewardship is paramount. Your background should reflect not only technical mastery over tools like Alteryx but also an aptitude for fostering positive relationships across diverse teams. You are adept at balancing multiple priorities without compromising attention to detail or quality standards. Your communication style is inclusive enabling you to bridge gaps between technology experts and business users alike while your analytical mindset allows you to unravel intricate workflows efficiently. A commitment to personal growth ensures you remain adaptable amid changing requirements; meanwhile your resilience empowers you to tackle obstacles constructively. Above all else, your collaborative spirit helps cultivate an environment where shared goals are achieved through mutual support.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification is required for this position.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in banking or consultancy environments with a focus on data management and reporting is essential.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Alteryx for designing scalable data pipelines alongside hands-on experience with Tableau, Power BI, Power Apps, and ETL processes is necessary.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills are vital as you will need to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders across regions.

• Proven project management leadership abilities are required to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously under strict timelines.

• A deep understanding of relevant data sources, transformation rules, reconciliation techniques across disparate systems is expected from ideal candidates.

• Experience managing metadata changes including reviewing lineage documentation and validating business definitions is highly valued.
• The ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications ensures successful project outcomes.

• A growth mindset coupled with enthusiasm for continuous learning—for both yourself and your team—is important for ongoing success in this role.

• Resilience under pressure combined with positivity and a solution-oriented approach will help you navigate challenges effectively

What sets this company apart:

MUFG Bank stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions with a rich heritage rooted in trustworthiness, reliability, and commitment to customer success. The Singapore Branch forms an integral part of its global network offering employees exposure to international best practices while fostering a culture built on collaboration and inclusivity. At MUFG Bank you will find supportive leadership that encourages professional growth through ongoing training opportunities designed to keep your skills current amidst changing market dynamics. By joining MUFG Bank you become part of an institution that prioritises ethical conduct, compliance excellence, and genuine care for its people, making it an employer of choice within the financial sector.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey as an Associate Data Engineer within a globally respected financial institution don’t miss this chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals who share our passion for excellence

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.