Applications Developer

CORNERSTONE GLOBAL PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Singapore seeks an Applications Developer to drive analysis and solution design. The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of experience in Financial Technology, particularly in Wealth Management and Core Banking. Responsibilities include managing design specifications, bridging communication between stakeholders, and providing progress updates. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. This role offers exposure to major financial platforms like Avaloq and Bloomberg.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in Financial Technology, preferably with Wealth Management or Core Banking.
• Strong understanding of global market regulations.
• Experience with Trading, Middle Office, and Back Office platforms is advantageous.
• Proficient in testing concepts; test automation experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analysis and solution design for business needs.
• Manage functional and technical designs for new features.
• Facilitate discussions between business and technical stakeholders.
• Provide timely project updates and highlight risks.

Skills

Financial Technology experience

Strong stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Bloomberg

Avaloq

FinIQ

Job description

Applications Developer – Avaloq

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive end-to-end analysis, solution design, validation, and workshops within the assigned domain to ensure complete and consistent requirements coverage.
• Translate customer business needs into clear application and operational requirements; challenge assumptions, propose cost‑optimal solutions, and always consider broader business objectives.
• Manage functional and technical designs for new features or enhancements.
• Bridge requirements, solutioning, development, and testing by working closely with developers on delivery scope, resources, and planning.
• Formalize business requirements into functional and technical specifications through documentation analysis, workshops, surveys, business process mapping (As‑Is and To‑Be), use cases, and scenarios.
• Facilitate conversations between business and technical stakeholders; when consensus is not achievable, make informed decisions based on feasibility, cost, architectural guidelines, and business strategy.
• Provide timely progress updates, highlight risks and issues, and elevate to the project or delivery manager as necessary.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in designated areas and deep‑dive into requirement or solution gaps with support from product architects.
• Act as the primary contact for functional inquiries and support consulting projects and customer workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & Systems Analysis, or related discipline.
• 6–9 years of Financial Technology experience (Wealth Management, Core Banking); Avaloq experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial and global market regulations.
• Proven analytical and product management skills with the ability to convert business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Exposure to Trading, Middle Office, and Back Office platforms such as Bloomberg, Avaloq, and FinIQ is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Highly structured, organized, and results driven with strong attention to detail and consistent quality execution.
• Proficient in testing concepts; test automation experience is beneficial.
• Ability to multitask, work flexibly, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Good to Have (Any of the Following)

Client Management

• Static data, client modelling, onboarding processes, CRM modules.

Portfolio Management

• Portfolio Desk, Performance Desk, IPS, asset allocation, benchmarking, investment propositions, model portfolios.

Transactional Modules

• Cash: FX, Money Market, OTCs, payments, transfers.
• Investments: asset management, time‑series management, stock exchange operations, settlement, corporate actions, reconciliation.
• Credit/Finance: facilities, financing, limits, loans, guarantees, security financing.
• Cost and fees.
• Compliance rules and setup.
• Regulatory knowledge.

Migration Expertise

• ETL, static and dynamic data migration, migration workflows, strategies, planning, and data mapping.

Project Management

• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Application & Disclaimer

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please submit your application below or email us directly quoting the job title.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information provided will be treated strictly for recruitment purposes.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA License Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal‑opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Contact

Eugene Then
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EA Registration Number: R22104742
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)