Technical Lead

Introduction
Are you looking for a career that will allow you to use your unique blend of business acumen and tech savvy? Swift Analyst at IBM are subject matter experts that build the bridge between our business and our clients immersing themselves into the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. Be ready to navigate the complex relationships that make the business world run and find the actionable insights that result in great business decisions.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• • The IT Department is responsible for the project management design implementation and operational support of IT Applications in MAS. The team manages and ensures the smooth operations and delivery of IT projects that serves the Financial Industry as well as MAS users.
    You will be part of the Central Banking & Devt Platforms division responsible for managing the systems supporting the reserves and security management systems in MAS.
    As part of the team you will:
  • Manage and support front to back-office processing of MAS’s in-house portfolios and middle and back-office processing of externally managed portfolios and support the linkages between these systems and other market infrastructures such MAS’ internal real-time gross settlement system and SWIFT.
  • Work closely with the user department and vendor to plan and devise the solution for enhancements to the reserve management systems to meet business requirements enhance system performance and comply with MAS IT security standards.
  • Perform annual technology and cyber risk assessment of the critical IT system and work with external agencies e.g. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore GovTech Auditor-General’s Office as well as periodic risk assessment for the currency management systems
  • Manage the key contractors to achieve optimal performance and contractual requirements are met.

  • JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Experience and Technical skillset

  • Good Degree with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in supporting and/or implementing trade management systems.
  • Proven track record in project and vendor management and delivery and familiar with business process analysis and re-engineering.
  • Proven experience in managing operations handling of issues and systems monitoring.
  • Ability to conduct technical assessments respond to timely inquiries and present written/ oral presentations.
  • Experience in Java/J2EE and/or Microsoft .NET Framework and PL/SQL programming.
  • Good working knowledge of databases and fault-tolerant infrastructure concepts.
  • Understanding of financial instruments will be an advantage.
  • Understanding of S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and infrastructure will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge about or experience with SimCorp Dimension® will be an advantage.
  • Certifications in PMP / ScrumMaster® and relevant technical skills will be an advantage.
  • Soft Skills:
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and organizing skills to coordinate project activities.
  • Ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
same as above