Edward Ong
About Edward Ong
Edward Ong is a Senior Market Analyst at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on market analysis methodologies in the financial industry. He has a diverse background in finance and data science, with previous roles at companies such as IBM Malaysia, MUFG, and iFAST Corporation Ltd.
Current Role at SWIFT
Edward Ong serves as a Senior Market Analyst at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he contributes to market analysis projects that align with SWIFT's strategic initiatives in the financial industry. He has been involved in cross-functional teams aimed at improving market analysis methodologies. His expertise lies in leveraging data analytics to enhance market insights and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Prior to his current role, Edward Ong worked at IBM Malaysia as a Financial Analyst from 2015 to 2018. His responsibilities included analyzing financial data and providing insights to support business decisions. He also held a position at MUFG in Corporate Banking for five months in 2014, where he gained further experience in the financial sector.
Experience in Data Science and FinTech
Edward has a background in data science, having worked as a FinTech R&D Data Scientist at iFAST Corporation Ltd. from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Data Analyst at Fusionex International for nine months in 2018. His roles in these companies involved utilizing data analytics to drive business solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Edward Ong holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Victoria University, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also achieved a Certified Accounting Technician qualification from Sunway University College in 2010. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Data Science and Business Analytics from Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, completing his studies in 2021.
Early Career and Training
Edward began his career with a trainee position at FSTEP in 2014, where he worked for five months. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in financial analysis and data science. He also briefly worked as a Data Contributions Representative at Bloomberg in 2018.