VP/AVP, ALM Business Analyst, Risk Management Group

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services seeks a skilled Business Analyst to enhance its ALM Risk Systems. In this role, you will gather and analyze business requirements, design solutions, and ensure the successful implementation of risk management systems. With a focus on Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk, you will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. This dynamic environment offers competitive compensation and a supportive culture that values professional growth and achievement. If you have a passion for risk management and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in business analysis, particularly in ALM Risk.
• Strong knowledge of Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate Risk.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements for enhancements to ALM Risk Systems.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing and ensure system deliveries meet requirements.

Skills

Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

SQL

Excel

Machine Learning

Education

Degree in Banking

Degree in Financial Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

ALM Risk Systems

SQL

Excel

Job description

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Bank in Asia-Pacific” by Global Finance. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for seven consecutive years from 2009 to 2015.

Business Function

Risk Management Group (RMG) is responsible for the development and maintenance of risk management and internal control frameworks. We provide independent review and challenge to business to ensure that appropriate balance is considered in risk/return decisions. In addition, RMG is responsible for the monitoring and reporting on key risk issues of the Bank. To manage risk effectively and deliver strong financial performance, we invest significantly in our people and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

1. Gather, collate and analyse requirements from business users and provide clear functional specifications for enhancements to ALM Risk Systems.
2. Perform impact analysis of enhancement requests on existing processes.
3. Design solutions that are sound, adequate and forward-looking to address ALM business requirements.
4. Plan, schedule and execute to deliverable objectives from initiation till successful implementation within agreed timelines.
5. Devise comprehensive test plans (including test scenarios and test cases) to validate IT deliverables.
6. Perform User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, Simulation Testing and Live verifications to ensure system deliveries meet requirements objectives.
7. Formulate a Roadmap for ALM Risk Systems that continually address existing and potential business needs.
8. Provide functional support to business users and co-manage ALM Risk System production issues with technology partners.

Requirements

1. Degree in Banking, Financial Engineering, Computer Science or any other related quantitative discipline with about 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in business analysis area
2. Experience in ALM Risk, including Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate Risk, specifically LCR, NSFR, MCO, IRRBB is desirable.
3. Able to design and specify small to medium size applications in terms of its tables/configuration, compute processes and their interactions and connections.
4. Prior experience in implementing or managing an ALM Risk System would be an advantage
5. Prior business analysis experience of liaising between IT Teams and end users, and translating / documenting business requirements into documents that can be used by IT Teams for development of systems solutions
6. Knowledge of machine learning and AI usage would be useful
7. Strong inter-personal, communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Proficient in SQL and Excel

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.