CMI Business Analyst (Senior)

Crédit Agricole Group; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to enhance financial solutions. This role involves leading projects from requirement gathering to production delivery, collaborating with technical and functional experts. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in the financial sector, gaining invaluable experience in capital markets. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial organizations and be proficient in tools like SQL and Jira. If you are passionate about finance and technology, this opportunity offers a pathway to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in finance.
• Hands-on experience with Capital Markets systems.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops for requirement gathering and clarification.
• Support technical teams on functional aspects.
• Organize and maintain detailed functional documentation.

Skills

Business Analysis

Functional Testing

SQL

Linux

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Jira

GIT

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

Main responsibilities

As a Business Analyst, you will lead and contribute to projects related to the maintenance and enhancement of solutions in collaboration with business users, developers, and IT support. This includes the entire cycle from requirement gathering, specifications, testing, to production delivery, with responsibilities such as:

• Leading workshops with business contacts for clarification and understanding of requirements.
• Analyzing functional impacts considering technical constraints with the help of technical leads.
• Preparing and presenting functional aspects of changes/evolutions to developers.
• Supporting the technical development team on functional aspects.
• Organizing and maintaining detailed functional documentation.
• Developing test strategies in coordination with the project manager and Business Analysts.
• Conducting continuous testing in the development environment for monitoring purposes.
• Supporting and coordinating User Acceptance Testing.
• Analyzing and resolving functional problems in collaboration with developers.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with technical and functional experts in the Financial Industry, exposing you to the latest technologies used by the bank and enabling growth in finance and capital markets experience.

Qualifications and Profile

Mandatory:

• At least 12 years of experience as a Business Analyst within a financial organization.
• Experience with Capital Markets systems such as Summit, Murex, Calypso, Sophis, Front Arena, Kondor, Opics, or similar.
• Experience in Financial IRD products and Capital Market Back-Office environments, focusing on Settlement, Accounting, Regulatory, Reconciliation.
• Thorough experience in functional testing and validation of development.
• Hands-on technical experience with Linux, scripting, data models, and SQL.

Good to have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for team members and management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coherently.
• Experience working with multicultural teams.
• Experience with Back Office systems like Summit or Calypso, or Front-Office or Market Risk.
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Office, SharePoint, Project, Visio, Jira, GIT.
• Understanding of UML.

Other Professional Skills and Mindset:

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work autonomously, including delivering implicit tasks based on best practices.
• A strong desire to learn new functional and technical domains.