Business Analyst (ISO20022/ SWIFT Standards Release Support for Banking...

Abeam Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Business Analyst to conduct impact analysis and manage project strategies within banking payments operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in banking payments, familiarity with SWIFT and ISO20022, and strong analytical skills. This role involves liaising with branches across APAC and supporting regional migration strategies, providing an exciting opportunity for professional growth in the consulting domain.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Consultant in banking payments operations.
• Familiarity with SWIFT and ISO20022 message formats.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impact analysis of SWIFT and ISO20022 changes.
• Plan and manage regional migration strategy.
• Liaise with branches across APAC for project guidance.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with SWIFT message formats

Education

Bachelor's degree/diploma in any field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

From business process re‑engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impact analysis of SWIFT and ISO20022 regulatory and system changes on regional and branch operations.
• Plan and manage regional migration strategy in alignment with Head Office direction.
• Liaise with branches across APAC to communicate project direction, provide guidance, and support UAT and implementation.
• Monitor and report project progress, risks, and issues to regional and Head Office stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Head Office on system enhancement plans and provide feedback as needed.
• Support PMO functions, including progress and issue management, depending on project status.
• Prepare presentations, documentation, and analysis materials using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in any field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Consultant in banking payments operations, transaction banking, or cash management domains.
• Familiarity with SWIFT message formats (e.g., MT101, MT103) and ISO20022 XML messages (e.g., pain.001, pacs.008).
• Prior experience working on payment system migration or regulatory change projects.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills for data and system logic review.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (for analysis and reporting) and PowerPoint (for presentations and stakeholder communication).
• Highly self‑disciplined, proactive, and accountable.
• Motivated to learn and grow in the payments and banking operations domain.
• Committed to driving project success with a hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset.
• Experience managing or coordinating with overseas branches or remote teams, project management experience, including progress tracking, issue management, scope, and change control are a plus.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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