Front Office, Business Analyst (6 mths contract)

Temus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Temus, a consulting firm in Singapore, is looking for a Front Office, Business Analyst to lead business-critical initiatives in investment and trading. The role involves liaising between stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring effective communication and delivery.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years of experience in front office functions within investment management. Responsibilities include managing project scope, facilitating discussions, and supporting user adoption of technology solutions.

Temus values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in front office technology or business transformation.
• Strong understanding of investment management, trading, and operational processes.
• Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of front office initiatives and manage project outcomes.
• Act as the point of contact between front office and technology teams.
• Champion improvements in user experience and support change management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Bloomberg

OMS/EMS platforms

Job description

Front Office, Business Analyst (6 mths contract)

Temus is a Temasek-backed consulting firm providing digital transformation solutions for the private and public sectors. We aspire to be a strategic partner in realising the Singapore Government’s Smart Nation vision. We are headquartered in Singapore and have more than 400 employees across a wide range of disciplines in strategy, design, architecture, technology, data & AI.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Front Office, Business Analyst to lead the delivery of business-critical initiatives across investment and trading functions. This role serves as the primary liaison between front office stakeholders and technology platform teams, ensuring that business needs are effectively translated into scalable solutions that enhance trading workflows, operational efficiency, and user experience.

The successful candidate will combine strong stakeholder management capabilities with a solid understanding of front office processes, trading platforms, and investment operations. They will be responsible for driving end-to‑end engagement delivery, from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, user adoption, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Front Office Engagement Delivery

• Own and lead the end‑to‑end delivery of front office initiatives, including order management system (OMS) implementations, trading platform enhancements, workflow optimization, and front office transformation projects.
• Manage project scope, priorities, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful outcomes.
• Drive business process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline front office workflows.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact between front office stakeholders (Portfolio Managers, Traders, Investment Operations teams) and technology/platform teams.
• Build strong relationships with business users and establish a deep understanding of investment and trading processes.
• Facilitate discussions, workshops, and requirements sessions to align business objectives with technology capabilities.

Requirements & Solution Definition

• Engage directly with traders and front office users to understand day‑to‑day challenges, identify pain points, and validate business requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and solution specifications.
• Partner with technology teams to evaluate solution options and ensure delivery aligns with business expectations.

Change Management & User Adoption

• Champion user‑centric design principles and drive improvements to trading screens, workflows, and front office user experiences.
• Support user testing, training, and change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new capabilities.
• Gather user feedback and continuously refine solutions to maximize business value.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience delivering front office technology or business transformation initiatives within investment management, asset management, hedge funds, or capital markets environments.
• Strong understanding of front office functions, including portfolio management, trading, and investment operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder groups and bridge communication between business and technology teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with front office platforms and market data solutions such as Bloomberg, OMS/EMS platforms, and related investment management systems.
• Experience with trading workflow redesign, front office process optimization, and platform implementation programs.
• Knowledge of investment lifecycle processes, trade execution, and post-trade operations.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

Temus is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all. We do not discriminate by race, religion, belief, ethnicity, origin, disability, age, partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We see the diversity of our team as a strategic advantage, and we work actively to maintain it.