AVP/VP, Senior System Analyst (JRI-6234)
Singapore
The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions. i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Asia Pacific Region.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments in the APAC region to gather, document, and translate business requirements into user stories, Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), and use cases.
- Support system rollout activities at branch level, coordinating with business users and IT teams.
- Understand and document SWIFT routing rules and workflows to support system configurations and troubleshooting.
- Participate in system integration and mapping exercises to ensure data flows and interfaces between Trade Finance, SWIFT, and core banking systems function correctly.
- Support and coordinate SIT and UAT activities, including test scenario preparation, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and met.
- Assist in preparing training materials and user documentation related to system changes.
- Monitor and support ongoing operational issues related to Trade Finance and SWIFT systems.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Trade Finance products, SWIFT standards, and core banking integration practices.
- Provide timely and clear communication on project status and issues to internal teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Prior experience in system rollout at banking branches or similar environments.
- Understanding of SWIFT messaging, routing rules, and related trade finance processes.
- Knowledge of system integration concepts and data mapping.
- Experience supporting SIT and UAT testing phases.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with good documentation skills.
- Experience or exposure to core banking system T24 integration.
- Familiarity with trade finance products such as Letters of Credit (LC), Guarantees, Collections.
- Basic knowledge of SQL or data querying tools.
- Understanding of trade finance regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum project methodologies.
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving banking technology environment.