Job Description

A new Business Analyst (12 months convertible contract) for a large global bank in Singapore. Looking for someone with strong global markets experience and a good technology background.

Your background

• You have at least 8 years of strong experience in banking, technical analysis, data analysis, testing and structured documentation
• You have strong financial markets background and good understanding of Collateral management business processes is a definite plus
• You have strong technical analytical skills required to understand complex business requirements and the existing data and document them in simple and clear language for development teams
• You have strong technical skills in databases and write complex SQLs to perform deep dive data analysis and reconciliations
• If you have knowledge of understanding the code, it would be a definite plus
• If you have prior knowledge in Algo application, it would be a plus too
• You have strong understanding of the test-driven approach and the ability to perform in depth testing of any application / solution
• Prior experience with applications, technology processes and procedures, data retention standards and other technology aspects is desirable
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc. and exposure to any other automation tools to perform data analysis is desirable
• You are a good team player and collaborative. You will be expected to liaise with both technical and business colleagues locally in Singapore and at other locations in UK, India, New York, and Chicago.
• You can multi-task and work under tight timelines
• You can work proactively with stakeholders across the organization
• You have a keen eye for detail
• You have an innovative mindset. Not afraid to ask why and question established practices, always looking to own and improve quality
• You are a good communicator to fellow developers, management, and business stakeholders
• You should be able to work independently
• You should have a flexible approach to working hours; occasional weekend working may be required additionally

What you can expect
Global Collateral Technology supports Collateral Management Operations in Global Markets Operations Technology (GMOT) with several applications to manage their day-to-day collateral business processes across four lines of businesses - OTC Derivatives, Fixed Income, Futures & Options (Exchange Traded Derivatives) and Prime Brokerage. It is currently implementing several multiyear initiatives to support all the four lines of businesses. This position will be part of the large number of initiatives to implement this global strategic platform.

What you will do

• Participate in a large data migration project that is part of the larger strategic initiative
• Perform detailed analysis, write functional specification document, validate them with various stakeholders, support the conversion of the specifications into technical solutions, whilst adhering to Bank policies and procedures
• Escalate to Project Lead for risks, concerns and other issues identified during the life cycle of the project
• Participate in software testing cycles and data reconciliations. This includes, but not limited to, conducting tests in non-production environments, and comparing the results to requirements, supporting business users with their testing and assisting with software implementation into a production environment.
• Document any testing evidence to a level, which can be understood by project team members, Vendors and Auditors.
• Participate in project meeting routines
• Provide regular updates to project lead, to evidence progress against plan for assigned deliverables
• Provide structured status reporting on the overall progress of the projects
• Communicate with all stakeholders across various locations on all project related matters

If you are interested in this position, please feel free to drop me a message and send your CV over to

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd

Su-May Lam

EA Reg No: R1873088

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.