AVP/VP, Principal System Analyst (JRI-6827)

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking an experienced System Analyst to translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications. You will collaborate with Solution Architects to design scalable, secure technology solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.

With 7–10 years in a banking environment and exposure to Digital Channels, you will liaise between business, development and testing teams, driving process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience as a System Analyst or similar role.
• Banking domain experience with Digital Channels.
• Familiar with Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• 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 detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to design scalable, secure technology solutions.
• Act as liaison between business, development and testing teams.
• Drive process re-engineering and define target operating models.
• Prepare project deliverables including functional specs, design docs, API specs, and UML models.
• Support project planning with PMO including resource estimation and scheduling.
• Coordinate SIT and UAT ensuring coverage aligns with requirements and design.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and solution optimization initiatives.
• Provide Level 2 functional support and resolve complex issues with teams.
• Ensure governance, security policies and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Job description

Location

Singapore

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.
• 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.