Business Analyst (Securities Settlement)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Securities Settlement Operations professional. The role requires extensive knowledge of the securities settlement process and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include process evaluation and optimization, stakeholder communication, and leading UAT projects. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Interested candidates may apply through the application system.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience is advantageous.
• Experience in driving process improvements and controls.
• Proven ability to lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating front to back control processes and developing solutions.
• Leading reviews of business processes and optimization strategies.
• Conducting meetings and presentations to share findings.

Skills

Knowledge on Securities Settlement Process

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Experience in Data Analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Securities Settlement Operations – Front to Back Analysis – Business Analysis

Responsibilities

• Evaluating front to back control processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions with SME’s and other inputs.
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies for Target Operating Models, BRDs, User Stories, Test Case.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest process and operational advancements to automate and modernize systems.
• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
• Communicating with all stakeholders & to elicit, analyze and validate the requirements for changes to control processes, within workshops, working groups and other forums.
• Identifying, documenting, and analyzing business requirements against risk through process discovery and managing these through to completion/escalation
• Analyzing the information collected in a detailed manner whilst working independently and as part of the overall team
• Respecting and demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the company, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications/ Skills

• Knowledge on Securities Settlement Process across multiple products (Equities, Fixed Income, SBL and Prime) and markets (US, Europe, UK, APAC and Latam)
• At least 10 years of relevant experience is advantageous
• Experience of working across multiple disciplines within finance or related industry
• Examples of delivering process improvements and controls enhancement
• Knowledge of Operations businesses/ functions in an Investment Banking environment beneficial
• Experience in Data Analysis and any data tracing through multiple systems front to back would be highly beneficial
• Have experience of leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) projects, including overseeing the development & implementation of the UAT test plan, scripts and tools using the detailed functional requirements document.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to clearly document findings and put together proposals for solutions.
• Inquisitive mind set and willing to work outside your comfort zone in either skills, time or location
• Be a strong communicator both written and verbal to help explain the problem, capture the team inputs and work through to resolution
• Knowledge & understanding of workflows and controls to enable leadership within the team
• Lead wider teams in proving the effectiveness of the process or controls
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, well organized and have great attention to detail and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative.
• Able to lead conference calls and produce meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Excellent Excel, Powerpoint and process mapping skillsets
• Ability to work in fast paced environment under tight contractual deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences and facilitate discussions.
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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