Vice President - Senior Principal Project Manager/Business Analyst - Group Technology

NOMURA SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead the transformation of digital banking channels. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in banking environments, specifically in digital banking projects. This role includes managing the delivery lifecycle, ensuring exceptional user experience, and collaborating closely with various teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as a Business Analyst or Project Manager.
• Proven experience in digital banking upgrade projects.
• Experience with wealth management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead upgrade and transformation of digital banking channels.
• Manage requirements gathering and documentation.
• Collaborate with solution architects for scalable banking solutions.

Skills

Business Analysis

Project Management

Digital Banking

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

API integrations

UX/UI principles

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Department Overview

International Wealth Management Technology division at Nomura Singapore supports the dynamic financial business through the development of strategic initiatives. IT partners with business to develop, implement and support sophisticated trading systems as well as middle and back-office systems through the use of state of the art technology.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) to lead and support the upgrade and transformation of digital banking channels, including internet and mobile banking platforms and client outputs. The role involves managing the full delivery lifecycle — from requirements definition through to implementation — ensuring enhanced user experience, robust functionality, and seamless integration across systems.

The candidate will act as the key interface between business users, technology teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet strategic objectives and client expectations.

Role Description

• Business Analysis & Requirements Definition
  • Conduct business requirement gathering sessions with product owners, key users, architecture.
  • Document and maintain Functional Specifications (FSD), and User Stories.
  • Perform as-is / to-be process analysis to identify pain points and optimization opportunities.
  • Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive user journeys and interface enhancements.
  • Ensure all requirements align with regulatory, security, and data privacy standards.
• Solution Formulation & Delivery Support
  • Collaborate with solution architects and technical leads to define scalable and secure digital banking solutions.
  • Validate solution designs against business objectives and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles.
  • Oversee SIT, UAT, and regression testing phases, ensuring test coverage and timely issue resolution.
  • Support production deployment activities and ensure successful cutover and post-launch stabilization.
• Asset Management
  • Be the Nomura Application Owner to the assigned suite of applications.
  • Complete mandatory attestation as and when needed.
  • SPOC for responsible application regarding topics such as technology vulnerability and obsolescence remediation; respond to IT Information Security, IT Risk and Control queries; manage Prioritization BoW (book of work); provide L3 support to resolve BAU production issues; prepare yearly CTB budget.
• Vendor & Partner Management
  • Engage with third-party vendors or system integrators involved in the digital platform delivery.
  • Review technical deliverables, integration plans, and ensure adherence to SLAs and specifications.
  • Participate in vendor evaluations, RFP processes, and ensure contractual compliance.
  • Manage multi-vendor dependencies across backend systems, middleware, and frontend channels.

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager in Banking environments.
• Proven experience in digital banking or channel upgrade projects (internet banking, mobile banking, client outputs like statements and advices).
• Experience with wealth management banking processes, payments, and digital user journeys.
• Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project.
• Familiarity with API integrations, authentication mechanisms, UX/UI principles, and core banking interfaces.
• Demonstrated understanding of MAS, HKMA, and HK SFC technology risk management and cybersecurity policies, with the ability to apply relevant regulatory requirements in project delivery and system governance.
• Experience working with Client Communication Management tools such as Assentis, and familiarity with core banking platforms such as Avaloq

Nomura Competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

• Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender, or sexual orientation.

Disclaimer

This job description is for reference only, and while intended to reflect the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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