VP, Principal II, System Analyst (JRI-5052)

Date:  Jun 12, 2025
Location: 

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.

Responsibility

  • Design & maintain Business Process: 

    • Analyze and design the “to-be” business processes for Cash Management operations.  Document the business processes. 

    • Assist in identification and resolution of gaps between new and existing Cash Management business processes and applications. 

    • Assist in the implementation of new business processes or modifications to existing processes.   

  • Identify and define Business/Customer requirements: 

    • Develop Cash Management system requirements based on input gathered from a variety of sources including analysis results and feedback from the user community 

    • Work with the business architect and other planners to assess current capabilities and identify customer requirements. 

    • Liaise with business community for capturing and validation of business requirements 

    • Set up and maintain the Requirements and Traceability deliverable or by using any requirements management tool. 

    • Serve as a liaison to the business community. Participate in a user and task analysis to maintain the business community's perspective. 

    • Serve as a resource for the change enablement team as they evaluate training and performance support needs and design the training and performance support products. 

  • Assist in System/Application design specifications: 

    • Assist in translating business requirements into Cash Management system specifications. 

    • Identify and define banking system functionalities, non-fuctionalities, data models, and integration use cases. 

    • Assist in analyzing and researching new and existing systems/products, procedures, and/or workflow needs associated with business systems. 

    • Participate in transitioning the specifications and use cases to the tech designers and ensure a clear and complete understanding of the business & system development requirements and new features that are expected to be developed 

    • Assist with the definition and drafting of systems scope and objectives through research combined with an understanding of business systems and industry requirements.   

    • Work with the project manager, architects, and other team members to define metrics and performance goals for the application/system. 

  • Assist in Validation & Testing: 

    • Assist in translating requirements and use cases into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, user acceptance, and operational acceptance testing. 

    • Participate in quality management reviews in particular reviews of the designs, prototypes and other requirements work products to ensure they fulfill the requirements. 

  • Liaise and communicate clearly with business community for to-be process implementation and training, as applicable. 

  • Create documentation for business users to be used as user manuals or guides for the new business processes and workflows. 

 

Requirement

  • Knowledge, Experience

    • Experience in banking IT systems, Cash Management platforms, payment and financial transaction processing.
    • Strong understanding of system architecture, data modeling, API integrations, and regulatory compliance in banking technology.
    • Experience in system analysis within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management frameworks.
    • Recommended years of experience: 10 + years in system analysis or related field. 
  • Qualification 

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
    • TOGAF, ITIL, PMI-PBA, or equivalent certification preferred. 

     

  • Personal Attributes/Preferred Skills 

    • Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Ability to assess system requirements, identify gaps, and propose technical solutions. 

    • Technical Acumen – Strong understanding of system architecture, data flow, APIs, and integration methodologies. 

    • Process-Oriented Mindset – Capability to design, document, and optimize system workflows for efficiency and scalability. 

    • Attention to Detail – Ensure system specifications, requirements, and testing conditions are well-defined and complete. 

    • Stakeholder Communication – Work closely with business users, developers, and architects to translate business needs into system requirements. 

    • Adaptability & Flexibility – Ability to manage changes in system requirements and align with evolving business processes. 

    • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination – Work effectively with project managers, IT teams, and external vendors. 

    • Testing & Validation Expertise – Assist in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and troubleshooting defects. 

    • Documentation & Requirement Traceability – Maintain clear, structured documentation to ensure transparency and compliance. 

    • Regulatory & Security Awareness – Understand industry regulations, security standards, and compliance requirements for system development.