AVP Trade Area Business Analyst Lead

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial corporation is seeking an Assistant Vice President for their Asia-Pacific Corporate Function Coordination Department in Singapore. The role involves managing Trade Finance-related IT projects, guiding users, and ensuring workflow efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in banking, particularly in Trade Finance and Supply Chain Financing, and a Bachelor's Degree in Science or IT. Excellent communication, analytical skills, and a willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Back-Office domain in Trade area, particularly in Supply Chain Financing.
• Familiarity with CGI - T360 is advantageous.
• Experience in collecting business requirements and standardizing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Trade Finance related IT Projects.
• Resolve User/System issues and manage vendors.
• Gather user and business requirements.

Skills

Trade Finance expertise

Project Management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or IT

Tools

CGI - T360

Job description

Overview of Division/Department

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

About Us

MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Team as a Subject Matter Expert in the management of Trade Finance (Supply Chain Financing) related IT Projects


• Involve in Project Management which includes resolving User/ System issues, managing vendors, resources and Project Schedules


• Facilitate in Operation workflow design


• Gather User and Business requirements and perform gap analysis


• Establish and introduce new work procedures and/ or workarounds


• Provide training to local and overseas users


• Provide support in User Acceptance Testing


• Conduct study to analyze system effectiveness


• Liaise with End Users, Vendors and Head Office in migration and other project tasks


• Assist in the preparation of Operation and Training manuals


• Prepare reports to Management and Head Office if required

Job Requirements

What you should have:

• At least 7 years of experiences as bank staff in Back-Office domain in Trade Area particularly in Supply Chain Financing


• Familiarity in CGI - T360 will be advantageous


• Experience in collecting business requirements (Good knowledge in BRD and FRD creation) and standardizing workflow across different entities


• A meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise, and extensive requirement documentation


• A Bachelor\'s Degree preferably majoring in Science or IT


• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Strong team player with experiences in leading a Team


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills


• Willingness to undertake travel within the APAC region