Project Manager - Lending (Loan & Trade)

Unison Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to oversee IT projects related to Lending in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in back-office operations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. You will be responsible for developing project plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring the smooth implementation of new systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of banking experience in Back-Office Lending.
• Experience in handling the full lending operation process required.
• Strong knowledge in Business Process Management (BPM).

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management of Lending-related IT Projects.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks and issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision making skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to adapt to changes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or IT

Tools

Package System (ACBS and/or Oracle ELM)

Job description

• Lead the Team as Project Manager in the management of Lending (Loan and trade) related IT Projects
• Develop project plans to align with a project overall direction which may include establishing detailed project schedules, resource allocation, Management reporting etc.
• Monitoring the Project Progress, risk and issues within the assigned Business Area; Assess the appropriate response including the prioritization, action plan and follow up measures as needed to ensure that the Project advances accordingly to plan
• Participate in review of artifacts produced by the Area members, such as test plan documentation, oversee migration and production support handover.
• Leading change management efforts to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and procedures

Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including executive management, to ensure project alignment with organizational priorities

• At least 5-7 years of experiences as bank staff in Back-Office domain in Lending (Loan and trade) area
• Prior experiences in the implementation of Package System (ACBS and/or Oracle ELM) will be advantageous
• Experience in handling the full lending operation process, including doc verification, data entry, compliance checks, Lending disbursement, etc.
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferably majoring in Science or IT
• Strong analytical, problem- solving and decision making skills
• Sound knowledge in Business Process Management (BPM)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Ability to adapt to changes