Functional Business Analyst / Project Manager (Finance Systems)

About Us & The Role

Optimum Solutions (theoptimum.net), headquartered in Singapore since 1997, is one of the leading IT services and consulting firms specialising in Software Engineering, Application Development & Support, and IT Infrastructure Management. Over nearly three decades, we have partnered with top-tier organisations to drive impactful digital transformation journeys.

About the Client:

This role places you within the technology and operations division of our premier banking client. This division powers software and system development, IT support services, and core banking operations across multiple international markets. Operating a secure, standardised, and flexible global banking infrastructure, the team focuses intensely on operational excellence, process optimisation, automation, and delivering seamless financial services.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business specialists to elicit, review, and validate requirements; perform impact assessments and analyse to-be operational processes; define functional and non-functional requirements.
• Transition requirements clearly to system analysts, maintaining end-to-end traceability back to business objectives.
• Review test plans, support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and manage defect prioritisation and resolution.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, develop project plans and timelines, manage scope, budget, and resources, and present status updates to governance forums.

Requirements:

• 10 years of business analysis experience, with a strong track record of delivering finance-related projects.
• Proficiency in data management, financial systems, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong command of MS Excel (including Macros), PowerPoint, SharePoint, and JIRA.
• Solid background in change management and project management fundamentals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership qualities, resilience, and the ability to navigate complex challenges.