AirAsia

Assistant Manager, Business Analyst

AirAsia  •  Malaysia (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and analytical Business Analyst to join the CEO Office to drive high-priority initiatives and support MOVE’s strategic agenda.

In this role, you will work closely with the CEO, and senior leadership team to connect long-term strategy with execution. You will play a key role in shaping business priorities, providing forward-looking insights, and ensuring strategic initiatives are tracked and delivered effectively.

This is a high-visibility role that requires strong business acumen, structured thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

In this role, you will get to

  • Support the CEO Office in shaping MOVE’s strategic priorities, translating high-level goals into measurable plans, milestones, and performance indicators.

  • Lead strategic analysis on business, commercial, and operational performance, identifying key drivers, risks, and growth opportunities to inform leadership decisions.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Product, Marketing and Finance to drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment on priorities.

  • Track and monitor key strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring progress, managing risks, and highlighting dependencies or execution gaps.

  • Develop executive-level dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership meetings, business reviews, and external engagements.

  • Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis to support long-term planning and strategic decision-making.

  • Improve performance reporting frameworks, governance processes, and data visibility to enhance decision-making speed and accuracy.

  • Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team by providing structured insights, recommendations, and scenario analysis.

What you will need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related discipline.

  • 4–6 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business analytics, commercial planning, transformation, or project management within a fast-paced, data-driven organization.

  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to structure ambiguous business challenges using data, analytical frameworks, and AI-assisted insights.

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools (e.g., predictive analytics, automation tools, or generative AI platforms) to enhance decision-making, productivity, and business insights.

  • Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment across multiple stakeholders using structured planning, data storytelling, and collaborative tools.

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational metrics, data signals, and AI-generated insights to strategic outcomes and executive decisions.

  • Experience developing executive-ready dashboards and decision intelligence reporting, including familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).

  • Ability to apply data-driven experimentation and hypothesis testing, translating analytical outputs into actionable business recommendations.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to translate complex data or AI outputs into clear executive narratives.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, presentation tools, and AI-assisted productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, automation workflows, or equivalent).

  • Highly self-driven and structured, with comfort operating in a high-visibility, fast-moving, and digitally enabled environment.

  • Experience in a tech, digital platform, OTA, or travel industry environment is an advantage.

  • Familiarity with Agile, product-driven organizations, and data-informed decision frameworks.

  • Exposure to CEO Office, strategy, transformation, or enterprise-wide change initiatives is preferred.

AirAsia

About AirAsia

It all starts here. 23 years ago, a dream took flight - shaping and forever changing the travel industry in Asia. The idea was simple: Make flying affordable for everyone.

We made that dream happen. We started an airline in 2001. Today, we’ve evolved to become something much bigger. We’re now a world-class brand, a leading Asean airline, a digital travel and lifestyle platform; and we’re not stopping.

If you’re passionate about connecting people and transforming lives, we want you onboard. When it comes to your career, your Allstar journey will be an adventure. Find your dream career destination with us.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sepang, MY
Year Founded
2001
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