Total 12 finance banking insurance job vacancies in Business Management / Project / Planning category in seletar north east

This is a 12 Month contract role (renewable) based in Singapore.

Responsibility
Engage in business planning to support strategic initiatives.
Assist with Geo FinOps, budgeting, and B2B financial operations, includes, Invoicing, Payments, Vendor and customer registrations, Regional IoT deployment support
Join the Business Planning team in the Geo division, focusing on strategic projects that drive key initiatives.
Offer significant growth opportunities and exposure to the company’s core operations.

Requirement:
Previous experience in consulting or banking, ideally from a top-tier firm.
Extensive experience in research, modeling, and creating presentations.

This is a 9 months contract for a start based in Singapore

Experience in CPG, Banking or Technology Sector is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Engage and influence executive internal and external relationships within the client and industry, and build, customize, and deliver solutions through the right forums (e.g., workshops, presentations, etc.) to achieve outcomes.
• Help create forward-thinking and data-driven points of views, narratives, and business pitches to support client/partner business. Help clients/partners understand and reach their consumers using industry, marketing, and/or third-party research.
• Serve as an industry expert by developing and creating industry point of views and insights (e.g., qualitative/quantitative) using a variety of internal and external sources.
• Advise clients on methodologies for marketing and media strategy, and help customers navigate industry standards and alternatives.
• Communicate content and outcomes of complex analyses in a simple, understandable way to different audiences, through written or verbal forms

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to manage large and complex data sets with analytical mindset and knowledge across all value chains of data (e.g., pull strategic insights, extract and clean data).
• Ability to influence an audience by crafting points of views (POVs) using data that elicits empathy or creates buy-in, and partner with, orchestrate, lead, and influence clients, partners, and/or service providers as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to interact with C-suite leaders to present/defend/clarify concerns or issues regarding an existing project, program, or solution.
• Knowledge of SQL is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze enhancement/ implementation requests from Business users
• Act as a bridge between IT and the Business in the project management
• Collaborate with IT and the Business to propose suitable solutions
• Prepare specifications, resource estimation, planning/ roadmap, test scenarios and release documentation
• Ensure timely releases according to project roadmap
• Discuss/ influence/ socialize among stakeholders to form organizational agreements on project goal, concept, and requirements.
• Initiate optimization plans on banking process to establish projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with min. 7-10 years of experience in the banking sector or banking related project experience with a consulting firm
• Background in Project Management, Business Analysis, and/ or Business Process Reengineering
• Good knowledge of bank operations and system used in the relevant processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience in business process reengineering and project implementation
• Well verse in project management methodology e.g. waterfall or agile

We are seeking a Business Analyst with strong expertise in digital transformation projects, particularly within the finance or insurance domains. The ideal candidate will have experience in Agile methodologies and will be proficient in Jira and Confluence for effective project collaboration and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for digital initiatives in finance or insurance.

• Translate business needs into technical requirements and user stories.

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure that project requirements align with business goals and objectives.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Utilize Jira and Confluence to manage project backlogs, document workflows, and track progress.

• Support the product development lifecycle from initiation through to delivery.

• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to improve processes, workflows, and customer experience.

• Assist in the creation of business process models, diagrams, and user documentation.

• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure the final product meets business expectations.

• Collaborate with tech squads, business stakeholders to define and communicate product vision, goals and roadmap
• Translate the product roadmap into user stories and acceptance criteria for the delivery team
• Manage testing execution and timeline, ensure satisfactory delivery of product backlogs
  Become an effective “bridge” between users and technology.
• Good knowledge of backend systems, database and APIs

Prerequisite

• The ideal candidate should have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Prior banking project experience is highly preferred
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skill
• Ability to write well and experienced at writing various business document (business case and requirements, specifications)

Optimum Solutions

(Company Registration Number: 199700895N),

Founded in 1997, Optimum is a full-spectrum IT services and solutions company whose mission is to “Empower Business with Technology.”

Responsibilities: -

• To ensure the business/operational objectives of the new business requirements are well defined
• Performing systematic business analysis
• Validating business requirements to align with business/operations needs as well as IT architecture and security standards.
• Designing functional solutions & user workflows and documenting Functional Specifications.
• To walkthrough requirement and proposed solutions to all stakeholders and get it reviewed and signoff.
• To develop SIT/UAT/NRT scope and approach. To guide Testing team in writing test scenarios/cases and review to get signoff from stakeholders. To rationalize test cases when needed to match with available resources and target timeline.
• To validate SIT test results produced by testing team to signoff.
• To assist users in planning/executing UAT, analysing defects, and defining defects priority for fix delivery by development team.
• Documenting/reviewing user manuals and release notes as required
• Assist in providing tactical/strategic solutions for new client requirements
• Assist in the conversion/migration exercise where necessary
• For production defects, perform functional analysis and propose solutions.
• Ensure Bank compliance policies and CIB ITO APAC standards/practices are strictly followed.

Requirement: -

• 5+ Years of total experience with last 2+ Years as IT Business Analyst, preferably in the domain of Trade Financing or supply chain Financing/accounts payable/accounts receivable.
• Knowledge in Agile and Waterfall SDLC mix project delivery environment with large number of stakeholders and users involved.

Responsibilities

• Review operational risk incidents and assess quality, validitiy and effectiveness of preventive measures put up by APD Offices.
• Manage issues and queries related to HO rules from internal counterparts and providing resolution promptly.
• Lead or support OPG assigned adhoc projects/ initiatives related to enhancement of internal controls or improve efficiency of internal process.
• Handle queries and participate in discussions related to audit and/or regulatory topics in nature.
• Coordinate recovery efforts and execution of drill plans with stakeholders during system incidents.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in incident management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), root cause analysis methodologies, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in incident management tools and software.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, conduct in depth reviews and risk assessments, identify critical issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively and presenting to senior stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Head of Departments to develop and implement strategic plans – may include developing short and long-term plans for BCAPD APAC to ensure its growth and sustainability.
• Managing and assessing risks that could impact the bank’s operations such as identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies and monitory the effectiveness of these strategies.
• Managing regulatory compliance and ensuring the countries in APAC comply with all relevant local regulations, laws and Head Office guidelines.
• Ensuring financial stability which involves developing and managing budget allocations to countries and headcount management for BCAPD APAC within stipulated guidelines.
• Leading and managing teams across the various groups by ensuring the members are aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives – fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and teamwork.
• Supporting Head of Departments on people management within BCAPD APAC such as talent mobility to groom younger generation leaders and driving performance management.
• Managing effective communications with Head Office, Countries Heads and GMs and Group Heads within BCAPD, Business & Control Functions Heads and relevant authorities whenever necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or banking and finance.
• Experience in areas of strategic planning, risk management, compliance or operations management (including overseas operations), budget management and internal controls management will be advantageous.
• Strong and effective communication skills are essential to manage stakeholders. relationships.
• Possess a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance are adhered.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans and goals.
• Strong analytics skills in assessing risks and opportunities to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in both English and Japanese is highly preferred as this role needs to prepare reports in Japanese for reporting to Head Office in Japan. This role also needs to present and communicate with stakeholders and counterparts in Tokyo Head Office who mainly communicate in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management: Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Process Re-engineering: Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify opportunities for operational enhancements and process optimization, lead process re-engineering efforts, and implement changes to streamline workflows.
• System Improvements: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, recommend, and implement system upgrades or replacements to optimize banking operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget and schedule.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, fostering a collaborative environment, providing leadership to achieve project objectives while ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst in the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated success in process re-engineering and implementing system improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience in managing projects involving offshoring or shared service centers is highly desirable.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) and business analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Preferred experience in loan or trade products within banking sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Power Query for data analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI for reporting and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily AML assessments and approval of KYC reviews for new and existing customers, at normal and enhanced due diligence level in line with AML policies and HO memoranda.
• Reviewer and Approver for updates to Customer Info in KYC System
• Interpreting and analysing KYC data to accurately risk access new and existing clients, making sound judgement calls in terms of escalation and risk mitigation.
• Conducting daily AML assessments of screening alerts in line with AML policies and HO memoranda, and to advice Front Office on issues in these reviews or transactions.
• Function as a subject matter expert on AML related issues, providing guidance to others where required, providing advice on customer due diligence that is risk based and proportionate, in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Embed and improve the client screening process and adapt it to new technology as required.
• Liaise with Front Office and Legal & Compliance departments for AML related issues.
• Participation in ad hoc and project work as required.
• Conduct study meeting to other sections on AML related matters.
• Any other assignments from Dept/Group Head.

Requirements

• At least Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review for Corporate customers
• Able to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies
• Good knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening
• Good team player within the department and organization
• Good communications skills, hands on, independent and proactive in carrying out investigation on customers and/or transactions.
• Able to work with front office and back office

Responsibilities

• Be part of a regional team supporting the Third-Party Risk Management framework implementation and planning of process enhancement initiatives in APD
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness by optimizing TPRM process
• Work closely with stakeholders from IT, TPRM 3 lines of defense, as well as other relevant functions to drive TPRM initiatives
• Implement and configure TPRM system to support effective TPRM controls
• Promote awareness of TPRM in the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years working experience in banking or financial services, during which at least 5 years were in the capacity project management supporting Third-Party Risk Management or other Risk topics
• Able to operationalize policies into practices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Track record of supporting regional project would be advantageous
• Working experience in implementation and/ or configuration of TPRM system would be advantageous

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Project Manager & Business Analyst, focusing on driving operational efficiency within our banking operations. The primary responsibilities will include spearheading process re-engineering initiatives and implementing system improvements. This role will also play a crucial part in the strategic offshoring of activities to our Shared Service Center in Kuala Lumpur.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management: Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Process Re-engineering: Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify opportunities for operational enhancements and process optimization, lead process re-engineering efforts, and implement changes to streamline workflows.
• System Improvements: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, recommend, and implement system upgrades or replacements to optimize banking operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget and schedule.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, fostering a collaborative environment, providing leadership to achieve project objectives while ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst in the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated success in process re-engineering and implementing system improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience in managing projects involving offshoring or shared service centers is highly desirable.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) and business analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Preferred experience in loan or trade products within banking sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Power Query for data analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI for reporting and visualization.