AVP/VP, Principal System Analyst

THE JAPAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited in Singapore seeks an experienced System Analyst to translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications within a banking context. You will collaborate with Solution Architects to design scalable, secure technology solutions, drive process improvements, and coordinate testing and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 7–10 years in banking systems with excellent communication, and the ability to lead lite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Finance & Banking.
• 7–10 years in System Analyst role or similar.
• Experience in Banking with Digital Channels exposure.
• IT banking systems experience required.
• Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiar with business process re-engineering and solution design.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage lite projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate business requirements into functional and technical specs.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects on scalable, secure tech solutions.
• Liaise between business, development, and testing teams.
• Drive process re-engineering and target operating models.
• Prepare and review design documents, APIs, and UML models.
• Support PMO with resource estimation, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Coordinate SIT and UAT to ensure test coverage.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and solution optimization.
• Provide Level 2 functional support with Dev and Infra.
• Ensure governance, security, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or Finance & Banking

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and solution design principles.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to design scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions that meet business objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and testing teams, ensuring clear communication and seamless integration of requirements.
• Drive process re-engineering initiatives, defining target operating models and recommending technology-enabled improvements.
• Prepare and review project deliverables, including functional specifications, solution design documents, API specifications, and UML models.
• Support project planning activities with PMO, including resource estimation, scheduling, and budget forecasting.
• Coordinate system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring test coverage aligns with business requirements and technical design.
• Assist in mid-term strategy formulation, contributing to technology roadmaps and solution optimization initiatives.
• Provide Level 2 functional support, investigating and resolving complex issues in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the solution lifecycle.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Finance & Banking.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years working as a System Analyst or a role holding similar job responsibilities
• Experience in Banking environment with exposure to Digital Channels.
• IT Banking systems experience required.
• Knowledge in Agile / Waterfall Methodology will be an advantage.
• Familiar with business process re-engineering and solution design.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills and ability to achieve results with these stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to steer / influence positive outcome effectively. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Work on any other projects as assigned.
• Able to manage lite projects independently.