Business Analyst (Functional / Risk)

• Translate high-level requirements into detailed documentation within the organization's context
• Review and work with SA (System Analyst) on functional specifications and prepare flowchart
• Evaluate and analyse existing business processes and uncover areas for improvements
• Define detailed business processes, spanning both online and offline aspects
• Coordinate with various stakeholders in UOB to get detailed requirements and ensure that they are met through proposed solution
• Work with the design team for requirements that require User Interface Design
• Consult Solution Architect or System Analyst for technical requirements
• Collaborate with GIS to ensure nonfunctional requirements effectively incorporate security requirements
• Support the business pilot/live functionally
• Review with Test Manager/Testers test cases and ensure requirements/solutions are tested.
• Clarifications on defects raised during testing and ensure correct classification on defects
• Impact assessments on Change request or scope creep
• Functional Specification Documents Operational Impact Assessment
• Detailed Test Case Review
• Requirement Traceability and Change Management Documentation

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred.

Essential:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in the banking or financial services industry, with at least 3-5 years as a functional business analyst or system analyst preferred
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and achieving strategic business objectives.
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, and market dynamics within the banking sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements within the financial industry.
• Proficiency in financial software and data analysis tools, and the SDM process and testing tools

Key Domain/Technical Skills

• Wealth or Private Banking experience
• Knowledge of the regulatory changes, especially in the sales & advisory process
• Strong knowledge of investment products
• Experience in designing end-to-end workflows