AVP/VP, Senior System Analyst (JRI-6234)

THE JAPAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is looking for an experienced professional to support system rollouts and integration, particularly involving Trade Finance and SWIFT systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience in banking or financial technology. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to document requirements, coordinating testing phases, and maintaining documentation. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills in a dynamic technology environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in system rollout at banking branches or similar environments.
• Understanding of SWIFT messaging, routing rules, and trade finance processes.
• Experience supporting SIT and UAT testing phases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements.
• Support system rollout activities at branch level.
• Participate in system integration and mapping exercises.
• Assist in preparing training materials related to system changes.

Skills

Business analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SQL

Agile methodologies

Job description

The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions. i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Asia Pacific Region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments in the APAC region to gather, document, and translate business requirements into user stories, Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), and use cases.
• Support system rollout activities at branch level, coordinating with business users and IT teams.
• Understand and document SWIFT routing rules and workflows to support system configurations and troubleshooting.
• Participate in system integration and mapping exercises to ensure data flows and interfaces between Trade Finance, SWIFT, and core banking systems function correctly.
• Support and coordinate SIT and UAT activities, including test scenario preparation, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Assist in preparing training materials and user documentation related to system changes.
• Monitor and support ongoing operational issues related to Trade Finance and SWIFT systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Trade Finance products, SWIFT standards, and core banking integration practices.
• Provide timely and clear communication on project status and issues to internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in system rollout at banking branches or similar environments.
• Understanding of SWIFT messaging, routing rules, and related trade finance processes.
• Knowledge of system integration concepts and data mapping.
• Experience supporting SIT and UAT testing phases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with good documentation skills.
• Experience or exposure to core banking system T24 integration.
• Familiarity with trade finance products such as Letters of Credit (LC), Guarantees, Collections.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or data querying tools.
• Understanding of trade finance regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum project methodologies.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving banking technology environment.