Associate, Trade Area Business Analyst Lead

Mizuho Bank; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate to lead Trade Area Business Analysis. This role involves supporting IT projects in Trade Finance, managing user requirements, and ensuring effective system functionality. You will play a crucial role in enhancing business operations across Singapore and the APAC region. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in banking, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to quality documentation. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the successful implementation of a new Core Banking System, making a real impact in a global financial institution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Trade Finance within the banking sector.
• Experience in creating BRD and FRD documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage Trade Finance IT projects as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Gather user requirements and perform gap analysis.
• Provide training and support for User Acceptance Testing.

Skills

Trade Finance

Project Management

Business Requirements Gathering

Data Mapping

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or IT

Tools

MS Access

RPA Programming

Job description

Associate, Trade Area Business Analyst Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Support the team as a Subject Matter Expert in managing Trade Finance related IT Projects.
• Participate in Project Management, including resolving User/System issues, managing vendors, resources, and project schedules.
• Facilitate system function and workflow design.
• Gather user and business requirements and perform gap analysis.
• Establish and introduce new work procedures and workarounds.
• Provide training to local and overseas users.
• Support User Acceptance Testing.
• Conduct studies to analyze system effectiveness.
• Liaise with end users, vendors, and Head Office on migration and project tasks.
• Assist in preparing system and operation manuals.
• Prepare reports for management and Head Office as required.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as bank staff in the Back-Office domain within the Trade area.
• Prior experience in implementing Package Systems (CGI) is advantageous.
• Experience handling the full Trade operation process, including L/C, export/import document check, interest acquisition, L/C endorsement, etc.
• Experience in collecting business requirements and standardizing workflows across entities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, precise documentation.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in creating BRD and FRD documents.
• Experience in data mapping, cleansing, migration support, and reconciliation.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Science or IT.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the APAC region.
• Knowledge of MS Access/RPA Programming is advantageous.

Preferred Certifications

• IIBA certifications: ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, AAC.
• PMI certifications: PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP.
• BCS certifications: Foundation Certificate, Diploma in Business Analysis.

Company Profile

Mizuho Bank is a leading global bank with a large customer base in Japan and an extensive international network. We invite you to join as an Associate in our Asia-Pacific Corporate Function Coordination Department - Business Operations Analyst Section, responsible for promoting the new Core Banking System across Singapore and Asia-Pacific branches from a business operations and user perspective.