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We are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst - Developer to join our Business Solutions & Application Development team in Singapore. The role combines strong business analysis and software development capabilities and will work closely with business users, regional and global IT team, and external vendors to delivery and support technology solutions for the Bank.
The Business Solution & Application Development (BSAD) team bridge the gap between complex operations and technology. Our responsibility is to design, build, maintain and support software applications that enable bank’s business units to function efficiently, securely and in compliance with regulations. Reporting to the local Head of BSAD, you will play a key part implementing, supporting and enhancing vendor built applications delivered by head office. Working closely with business users, Head Office IT teams and application vendors, you will help ensure the effective deployment, adoption and ongoing support of enterprise platforms across the Bank.
Main Responsibilities
Act as primary point of contact for business users on application incidents, service requests, and enhancements
Gather business/regulatory requirements from users and translate them into IT solutions, including mockups, demos, and workshops to validate acceptance
Perform system analysis, design, and development; plan and support testing to ensure correctness, reliability, and business continuity
Deliver solutions within agreed timeline, cost, and requirement parameters
Develop and maintain application frameworks/infrastructure to support current and future delivery
Investigate and troubleshoot incidents, and support upgrades, releases, and maintenance to minimize business disruption
Partner with departments to identify automation opportunities that improve workflows, productivity, and risk management
Maintain application documentation, support guides, knowledge repositories, and accurate records of incidents/changes
Ensure processes align with regulatory, security, and operational risk requirements; support audits, compliance, and risk assessments
Skills & Experience required
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in business analysis, applicaton development and/or software engineering, preferably within banking or financial services.
- Experience with Excel VBA, able to develop, debug and optimize advanced macros and Add-ins and built applications that generates complex reports
- Strong in database design and development. Able to write, debug complex MS T-SQL stored procedures, user-defined functions, triggers, views and implement performance tuning in SQL
- Proven track record of designing, building, and deploying production RESTful APIs using Python frameworks. Understanding of HTTP standards, status codes, and microservice communication patterns
- Experience developing distributed ETL pipelines using PySpark on the Databricks unified analytics platform
- Strong appetite to use agentic AI engineering to develop software (Claude code or equivalent)
- Experience in a technology stack that can be used to develop a modern front-end reporting system (e.g. PowerIB/React/Vue) would be a plus
- Understanding of CI/CD platforms, tools and processes
- Demonstrated ability to produce rigorous, clear, and comprehensive documentation and procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- You must have expertise in at least one of these:
- FinIQ
- Aladdin (Blackrock)
- T24 (Temenos)
- Banking regulations in Singapore or Hong Kong particularly in client suitability and risk in the context of private banking
- Credit Risk Engine software development (e.g. Lombard, margin and shortfall automations, simulations)
- Developed trading software for complex financial products (e.g. Options, FX swaps, AQ/DQ Tarf)
- Software integration experience to platforms such as ULLINK, Bloomberg or Refinitive API
Personal Attributes
- Responsible and reliable, especially during critical operational periods
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strict turnaround timelines
- Motivated and goal-oriented
- Curious, enthusiastic, creative, and proactive
- Passionate about analytics and technology, with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Skills Required
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in business analysis, application development, and/or software engineering, preferably in banking or financial services
- Advanced Excel VBA development, debugging, and optimization, including macros, Add-ins, and complex reporting applications
- Strong database design and development skills, including complex MS T-SQL stored procedures, user-defined functions, triggers, views, and performance tuning
- Experience designing, building, and deploying production RESTful APIs using Python frameworks
- Understanding of HTTP standards, status codes, and microservice communication patterns
- Experience developing distributed ETL pipelines using PySpark on Databricks
- Willingness and ability to use agentic AI engineering tools such as Claude Code or equivalent
- Experience with Power BI, React, or Vue for modern front-end reporting systems
- Understanding of CI/CD platforms, tools, and processes
- Ability to produce rigorous, clear, and comprehensive documentation and procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Expertise in at least one of FinIQ, Aladdin, T24 Temenos, Singapore or Hong Kong private banking regulations, credit risk engine development, complex financial products trading software, or integrations with ULLINK, Bloomberg, or Refinitiv APIs
- Fluency in spoken and written English
EFG International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is sometimes characterized as fair for the role, suggesting baseline alignment between responsibilities and fixed remuneration. Annual salary reviews benchmarked to performance and market data further reinforce a structured approach to setting pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits such as health insurance are described as good and comparable to typical market offerings. This consistency in core coverage appears to be a stabilizing part of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle offerings include items like free flu vaccines, free gym classes, and hybrid working arrangements. These add non-cash value that can improve the perceived total rewards experience.
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What We Do
EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. As a leading Swiss private bank, EFG International has a presence in major financial centres and growth markets, operating in around 40 locations worldwide, with a network spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East. As one of the best-capitalised Swiss private banks, EFG International is a financial partner that offers the security and solidity needed to provide clients with effective support. An entrepreneurial spirit has shaped the bank since its inception, enabling it to develop hands-on solutions and to build long-lasting client relationships. In other words: Entrepreneurial thinking. Private banking.
