System Analyst

About the Role:

The IT Department is responsible for the project management, design, implementation, and operational support of IT Applications in the Authority. The teams manage and ensure the smooth operations and delivery of IT projects that serves the Financial Industry as well as Authority users.

You will be part of the Banking & Development Platforms payment team responsible for managing the Authority's Electronic Payment System and domestic securities management systems in the Authority, and the payment systems Offline Contingency System. These responsibilities involve supporting interbank payments in the electronic payment system as well as the Authority and government securities and trade settlements. You are expected to understand and support the linkages between these systems and other market infrastructures such as the Automated Clearing House (ACH), FAST, and Singapore Exchange.

The focus of this role is to manage the vendor and facilitate the delivery of on-going enhancements and regular system patching and testing. Candidate is expected to have the technical skillset to be able to assess the solution provided by the vendor.

Skillsets Required:

• Good Degree with at least 5 years relevant experience in supporting and/or implementing payments and securities settlement systems.
• Candidate must possess strong project and vendor management skills and proven ability in project delivery. Strong technical skills in developing Securities systems and understanding of instruments will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in managing operations, handling of issues, and ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues.
• Strong written and communication skills will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of SWIFT messaging platform.
• Proficient in code development of Java language, SQL, design, and architectural patterns.
• Good working knowledge of Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server and fault-tolerant infrastructure concepts.
• Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations.
• Experience using and configuring continuous integration tools and DevOps.
• Able to collaborate and work effectively with multiple teams with varying skillsets.

Technologies Used:

Electronic Payment System:

• AIX for core system (primarily IBM suite of products)
• Linux and Windows for non-core systems
• Java
• Oracle
• SWIFT Alliance product suite