AVP - Project Manager for CASA related IT projects

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Vice President to manage IT projects within the Business Operations System Promotion Team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of back-office banking experience, including customer onboarding and KYC compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers a dynamic work environment and engagement with key stakeholders for project alignment and execution.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as bank staff in Back-Office domain.
• Experience in full customer onboarding operations including data registration and KYC compliance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team as Project Manager in managing IT projects.
• Develop project plans and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and issues.
• Participate in artifact reviews, oversee migration, and support handover.
• Lead change management efforts for system transitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or IT

Tools

Oracle Parties

Common Systems for Swift Distribution

Job description

Overview of Division/Department

We would like to invite you to join us as an Assistant Vice President in our Business Operations System Promotion Team. Our Business Operations System Promotion is a Section within the Asia-Pacific Corporate Function Coordination Department and is responsible for promoting the new Core Banking System to Singapore and Asia Pacific Branches.

Company Profile

MIZUHO BANK IS A LEADING GLOBAL BANK WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST CUSTOMER BASES IN JAPAN, AND AN EXTENSIVE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK COVERING FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS CENTERS AROUND THE WORLD.

Job Responsibilities

Your key roles & responsibilities include:

• Lead the Team as Project Manager in the management of IT Projects
• Develop project plans to align with a project overall direction which may include establishing detailed project schedules, resource allocation, Management reporting etc.

• Monitoring the Project Progress, risk and issues within the assigned Business Area; Assess the appropriate response including the prioritization, action plan and follow up measures as needed to ensure that the Project advances accordingly to plan
• Participate in review of artifacts produced by the Area members, such as test plan documentation, oversee migration and production support handover
• Leading change management efforts to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and procedures
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including executive management, to ensure project alignment with organizational priorities
• Managing and overseeing the project budget, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with financial targets

Job Requirements

• At least 5- 7 years of working experiences as bank staff in Back-Office domain
• Experience in handling the full customer on board operation process, including customer data registration and updates, quality assurance of the customer data, KYC compliance, etc.
• Familiar with other Common Systems used to facilitate Incoming/ Outgoing Swift Distribution, Customer Notification Distribution and Other Static data, etc.
• Prior experiences in the implementation of Package System (Oracle Parties) will be advantageous
• System design skills will be advantageous
• A Bachelor's Degree preferably majoring in Science or IT
• Strong analytical, problem- solving and decision making skills
• Sound knowledge in Business Process Management (BPM)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to adapt to changes
• Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI, or equivalent Certificates will be advantageous