Business Analyst (Banking / Finance)

FPT ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to develop and manage front office capabilities and support complex IT projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in technology business analysis or software development, with strong skills in data analysis, project management, and Agile methodologies. This role involves collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to deliver effective IT solutions and ensure alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in technology business analysis or software development.
• Experience in overseeing complex IT projects including system integrations and data migrations.
• Proven excellence in documenting BRD, FSD, use cases in Gherkin format.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support front office capabilities, including deal sourcing and portfolio monitoring.
• Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Prepare training plans and user manuals, and support system adoption.

Skills

Technology business analysis

Software development

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Agile methodology

Education

Degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SQL

ETL processes

APIs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and support front office capabilities, including deal sourcing, portfolio monitoring and divestment.
• Develop, implement, and manage Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the product team to ensure alignment with company goals, drive focus, and measure progress. Regularly review and adjust OKRs to reflect changing priorities and ensure successful achievement of key product milestones.
• Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities. Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to gather detailed requirements and insights. Translate findings into actionable user stories.
• Lead discussions, analyze and conceptualize IT solutions that meet business needs. Validate solutions with engineering and architecture teams.
• Conduct data analysis to identify patterns and develop models to support business processes.
• Present IT solutions to business and IT stakeholders, explaining how they address business needs, challenges and opportunities.
• Prioritize features based on business goals and technical feasibility.
• Support the project team during execution. Re-engage business SMEs to revise requirements or accept alternative solutions as needed.
• Define test strategy, execute test cases, and provide clarifications during testing phases.
• Prepare training plans and user manuals, conduct user training, and support system adoption.
• Collaborate across Front, Middle, and Back Office, the extended Technology team, and industry partners.
• Lead Agile practices and coordinate scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery remains on track, and take corrective actions to address any deviations.

Requirements

• Possess a degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in technology business analysis or software development, with a focus on investment/banking applications.
• Experience in overseeing complex IT projects, including system integrations and data migrations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong ability to manage teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a growth mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Proven excellence in documenting BRD, FSD, use cases in Gherkin format, visual modeling, and business processes.
• High expertise in ETL processes, SQL, and APIs.
• Experience in data analysis, pattern recognition, and model development.
• Experience in Product Management and Agile Methodology, with a strong delivery focus.
• Good understanding of the investment business domain.
• Knowledge of financial applications, workflows, UI/UX, database design, and software engineering best practices.