Vice President, TB Business Analyst, GTPD

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated TB Business Analyst to bolster transaction banking development. The role entails defining product requirements, managing backlogs, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 7 to 10 years of experience in transaction banking and strong skills in Agile methodologies and communication. This position emphasizes customer-focused strategies and analytical skills to drive product improvements and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in transaction banking.
• Good grasp of technologies relevant to business requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Define product requirements across APAC markets.
• Groom, prioritize, and maintain multiple backlogs.
• Conduct market research to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in sprint planning and review completed work.
• Conduct market research to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Business Domain Knowledge (Cash mgmt, Trade Finance, Lending, Treasury)

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedTB Business Analystto accelerate our transaction banking development.

Transaction Banking is one of the strategic priorities for SMBC Group and hence strengthen the expertise in TB domain to accelerate the growth of our business.

This role will be part of the Product Development team, either leading the Product design or supporting the Product Designerand ensuring theTB Productare aligned with business goals and customer needs.

Business Analysis and Development

• Support to define the product requirements in terms of capabilities & maturity across APAC market
• Support to define the right Customer Journeys for that Product, front to back Process design
• Support to define the right Test scenarios, Customer Migration aspects of the Product
• Work closely with Business Architecture team to make design is standardized across all APAC marketsWork closely with IT delivery teams on a day to day basis to ensure the right outcomes
• Ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.

Backlog Management

• Groom, prioritize, and maintain multiple backlog’s (Product , Defect, BAU)Write clear and actionable User stories , Review user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure the backlog is visible, transparent, and understood by all team members.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Gather and analyze feedback from customers, users, and stakeholders to refine the product.

Sprint Planning and Execution

• Participate in sprint ceremonies, planning meetings to define goals and priorities.
• Ensure the development team understands the requirements and priorities.
• Review completed work during sprint reviews.

Change Management & Decision Making

• Support to make decisions regarding product features, scope, and priorities.
• Balance technical constraints, business needs, and user requirements.
• Manage Change Requests via a well defined change management framework

Market and User Research

• Conduct market research and analyze user behavior to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor products.

Performance Monitoring

• Track product performance metrics and ensure the product meets quality standards. Identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement.

Team Support

• Support the other members with various activities for the smooth operation.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of the Business Domain (Cash mgmt, Trade Finance, Lending , Treasury)
• Good grasp of Technologies to understand & appreciate the Solution fitment to Business req, able to question / challenge Solution estimates wrt Compexity of the task.
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of the industry or domain relevant to the product.
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field (preferred).

Key Traits

• Customer-focused mindset.
• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.