Contract Senior, Business Analyst, ECL Accounting and Analytics, Group Finance

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia's Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Bank in Asia-Pacific” by Global Finance. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for seven consecutive years from 2009 to 2015.

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world-class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions - whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Job Purpose

Assist in the development of the ECL systems and thereafter provide ongoing support to production process for ECL

Accountabilities

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for development of the ECL engine and systems
• Perform and coordinate user testing during system development and implementation phase
• Ensure BaU production process for monthly ECL computation is able to complete within the stated timeline

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager in monitoring the progress of the development & build of the systems for ECL production
• Act as a bridge between users, stakeholders and middle-office- technology (MOT) development team
• Define, develop and write user requirements based
• Perform user data profiling where required
• Perform & coordinate user testing & sign-offs by users
• Provide system support in the monthly ECL production
• Investigating, trouble shoot and work together with stakeholders to resolve system development and production issues
• Sourcing & patching of data where required
• Maintain & update engine/system parameters
• Manage ongoing change requests following deployment of systems
• Assess, evaluate and investigate possible solutions for downstream posting and reporting requirements
• Assist the ECL operational and reporting team for ad-hoc data analysis/ reports or in the monthly production process when necessary

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to write SQLs
• Strong knowledge of Access database
• Strong knowledge of SAS preferred but not required
• Understanding of Hive and Hadoop environments preferred
• Understanding of IFRS 9 Phase 2 ECL requirements preferred
• Ability to work closely with Technology and Finance stakeholders

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.