Financial Analyst

Rising

Finance

Builds financial models, budgets and forecasts to guide company decisions, or analyses shares and bonds for investors. Jobs are in corporate FP&A teams, banks, fund managers, GLICs and regional shared-services centres in KL.

FinanceAccountingEconomicsBusiness

In Malaysia

How people get into it here: SPM (strong Maths) → Matrikulasi, Asasi, STPM or A-Level → Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Actuarial Science → finance or investment analyst → professional qualification such as CFA (investment) or CIMA/ACCA (corporate finance) while working.
Professional body: Securities Commission Malaysia – Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (only for roles that give investment advice or publish research at licensed firms)

Sources:randstad.com.my talentcorp.com.my

Subjects that matter here

The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.

Additional MathematicsInterest, risk and returns.

Principles of AccountingRead financial statements.

EconomicsUnderstand money and markets.

MathematicsNumbers must balance to the sen.

Economics / BusinessSee the business behind the books.

Skills to build

Numerical reasoningTurning numbers into a clear story for managersBusiness judgementAttention to detail

Pay in the private market

Monthly pay from fresh grad to mid-career, from the salary guide cited on this page.

Entry

Private

RM4,000 – RM5,500

Mid-career

Private

RM6,000 – RM10,000

Government pay isn't shown: we haven't yet sourced the SSPA civil-service salary tables, and we won't estimate them.

Job demand outlook

Rising

Hiring is growing: more openings expected over the next few years.

Your readiness

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How to get here

Post-SPM pathways with programmes in this career's fields. Tap one to see real programmes and entry requirements.

Matriculation

One or two years, heavily subsidised with allowance. Competitive, quota-based entry.

12–24 months

Asasi / Foundation

One-year runway into a specific university: public via UPU or private direct entry.

12 months

Diploma

Skill-first qualification. Work after, or enter degree Year 2. Polytechnics keep it affordable.

2.5–3 years

About this information

This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.

Source: Randstad Malaysia 2025 Job Market Outlook & Salary Guide (Accounting & finance – financial planning & analysis) · as of Jan 2025

Job responsibilities, knowledge areas and work context from O*NET 30.3, US Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0. onetcenter.org