Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering: Elicit, analyze,and document explicit business requirements, translating organizational goals into actionable project scopes.
• Portfolio & Financial Tracking:Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and manage vendor payments or capitalization reports.
• PMO Governance & Standards: Support the establishment of PMO frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and project toolkits.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze project performance data to build management dashboards, identify risks, and recommend mitigations.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a central point of communication between technical teams, project managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Process Optimization: Identify operational bottlenecks and drive continuous process improvements within the PMO office.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 8 years in project management, PMO, or business analysis roles, managing all performance dashboards and generating reports for submission to the project team.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience on rapiddigital transformation within the BFSI sector.
• Experience using process mapping tools to document workflows and identify gaps.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivottables, vlookups) and presentation tools (PowerPoint); familiarity with Project Management software (Jira, MS Project).
• Proficiency in dashboarding and reporting toolslike Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable trading applications.
• Work across the full stack, including backend services and frontend interfaces.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and security of applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.

Skills / Requirements

• 7+ years of Strong experience in Java development (Java 8 or above).
• Proficiency in full stack development (Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, CI/CD, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks such as Angular or React).
• Experience working with trading or financial applications is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the above position, please send in your resume to: sasi.indurthi@persolapac.com

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd EA License No. 01C4394 EA Reg No: R1331594 (Sasi Indurthi Venkata)

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• Engage with business users and stakeholders to understand business objectives, challenges, and requirements.
• Conduct workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
• Analyze existing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Specifications (FSD), and user stories.
• Work closely with Architects, Developers, QA, and Product teams to design technology solutions.
• Perform gap analysis and impact assessments.
• Define workflows, process maps, data flows, and system integration requirements.

Skills/Requirement -

• Strong hands-on experience as a Business Analyst.
• Must have strong analytics experience with expert-level experience and understanding of modern data analysis practices.
• Experience delivering IT transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional technology teams.
• Ability to communicate with both business and technical audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in end-to-end projects for system implementation of MLS system
• Engage and collaborate with Architects, Security and Development Lead to ensure solution design complies with enterprise design principles, security and control standards
• Liaise with application teams across group and countries build the enhancements according to the technical solution plan
• Analyse user requirements and convert requirements to design document and other system documentation to capture key design decisions
• Plan technical deliverables, perform design and development works to meet project’s requirements within schedule
• Perform data mapping and process mapping with interfacing applications
• Escalate issues that impacts project schedule on timely basis and propose workarounds/resolution
• Create technical documents for the solutions. Compile timely, comprehensive, and accurate documentation as requested
• Test, maintain and recommend software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization
• Work with production support team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing
• Partner with Test Management teams to ensure completion of SIT, UAT, performance / load testing and application security testing with quality result
• Liaise with other application teams and business users to prepare test cases and test data prior to testing in UAT and Mock Run environment
• Manage project change request approval windows and deployment schedule
• Facilitate and provide technical and testing support before and after production deployment
• Liaise with other units across IT and Business in the organization
• Manage external vendors for project delivery within schedule

Requirements:
Must Have

·  10+ years of IT experience, with strong background in system integration, application development, and enterprise architecture

·  Proficiency in Unix/Linux, shell scripting, SQL, and either Java or Python

·   Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines(GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket/Jenkins/Aldon)

·    Strong experience in data mapping, process mapping, and technical documentation

·   Experience in production incident/problem management

·   Ability to multitask effectively and handle large amounts of data

·   Highly driven, pro-active and a strong team player

Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement

Good to Have

·   Experience in network and security experience to resolve firewall connection issue, integration issue, load balancing and disaster recovery needs

·   Knowledge of compliance systems, MLS platforms, or risk monitoring applications

·   Experience with NoSQL / big data (Hadoop ecosystem preferred)

·   Understanding of networking, firewalls, load balancing, DR planning

·    Familiarity with Control‑M, JIRA, SharePoint, Confluence

Key Domain/ Technical Skills
·   Experience in Compliance

·   Experience in AI Machine Learning

·   Experience in Application Development, Code Deployment, System Implementation and Integration

About The Role

At CBRE, our people enjoy the flexibility of working in a global real estate and property services organisation with tremendous scale. Every day you are empowered to be better and this is achieved through the platform and resources you have access to and the ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you will be challenged to grow and be your best. Our Real Estate Insights & Advisory team under Consulting is looking for a Consulting Analyst/ Senior Analyst to join our high-performing team based in Singapore.

What You’ll Do

• Undertaking real estate market analysis in development consultancy and due diligence studies
• Implementing and executing a range of consultancy projects and activities including financial viability and other feasibility studies
• To collaborate with other teams to drive outcomes and to ensure timely delivery of outputs for clients.
• To assist in business development initiatives and to support the pitching process where assigned
• Assisting and implementing best practices so that the quality of the assignment’s output for CBRE Consulting may be constantly upheld across the various relevant departments
• Serving the needs of existing clients and nurturing client relationships including providing effective solutions and follow-up after the completion of projects

What You’ll Need

• For Analyst - An undergraduate degree in real estate, and interests in sustainability, will be an advantage.
• For Senior Analyst - candidates with at least 2-3 years of consulting experience within real estate and valuation
• You will have excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• The right candidate will also be analytical, detail-orientated, a team player with excellent communication skills and good in multi-tasking.
• Demonstrates familiarity with AI-driven tools and data analytics to support insights and decision-making (advantageous).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; basic Chinese language capability is advantageous

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

OUR VALUES IN HIRING

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

About Us:

From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Analyst to join the Agentic Intelligence Business Unit, supporting initiatives across data automation, process optimization, and agentic (AI-driven) automation solutions. This is a junior role ideal for candidates starting their careers in automation, data Automation, and intelligent process transformation.

Scope of Activities include but no limited to:

• Support delivery of data, process, and agentic automation projects across client engagements and internal initiatives.
• Assist in analysing business processes and data workflows to identify automation and optimization opportunities.
• Work with senior team members to design and implement automation solutions using low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Alteryx, Xceptor) and emerging agentic tools.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT) for ingestion, transformation, and integration across various systems.
• Good to have Integration experience from multiple sources including databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Translate business requirements and process flows into structured automation workflows and technical solutions.
• Contribute to documentation including Business Requirements (BRD), Process Definition (PDD), and Solution Design Documents (SDD).
• Support the automation lifecycle – including development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Create and execute test cases and scenarios for system integration, UAT, and production readiness.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation processes, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues within SLA timelines.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in automation development, including code quality, reusability, and maintainability.
• Follow incident, problem, and change management processes to support stability of deployed solutions.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in data, automation, or software development (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Foundational knowledge of programming/scripting (e.g., Python, Java, C#, VBA, or SQL) is preferred.
• Basic understanding of data processing, ETL/ELT concepts, and APIs.
• Exposure to or willingness to learn low-code/no-code and RPA tools (e.g., Power Automate, UiPath, Alteryx, Xceptor).
• Interest in AI/Agentic automation, decisioning systems, or intelligent workflows is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to break down problems and propose structured solutions.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies (preferred).
• Ability to interpret process diagrams and business requirements into technical implementations.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team structure, but also independently.
• Meet agreed deadlines, with demonstrable Productivity.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environments.
• Flexibility in scheduling with willingness to work extra non-standard hours if required.
• Willing and able to travel up to 20% (domestic, regional and international).

Education Requirements

• Degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Systems or related Engineering disciplines.
• Written and spoken fluency in English with business proficiency

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading European multinational with a strong and growing presence across Asia Pacific to hire a commercially driven and tech-savvy FP&A professional to support regional business performance, financial planning and decision-making across multiple APAC markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with data, business partnering and regional exposure within a dynamic multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regional budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes across APAC
• To assist and support financial mid-term planning, annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes, consolidation, and reporting requirements
• Analyse trends, variances and operational KPIs to support business performance management
• Assist in business units reporting for the region, including but not limited to profitability by markets, sales reporting, margin variance analysis and sales pipeline assessments
• To assist in monitoring and analyzing key metrics, drive operational performance, support cost optimization and efficiency
• Prepare and enhance KPI dashboards and management reports
• Support reporting automation and data transparency initiatives using BI and digital tools
• Participate in regional projects and ad-hoc financial analysis

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent professional qualification
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant FP&A, commercial finance or business controlling experience within MNCs
• Strong analytical and business insight capabilities with the ability to interpret financial variances, trends and anomalies across regional markets and business units
• Strong financial planning and forecasting discipline with high ownership of regional reporting and planning processes
• Structured thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, multi-country and matrix environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions, cultures and regional teams
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with large datasets, reporting automation and BI tools to drive data transparency and business insights
• Advanced Excel skills with exposure to BI tools and dashboard reporting
• Experience with SAP and AI-enabled reporting tools will be advantageous
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative working style

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with diverse stakeholders such asproject sponsors, project managers, Platform Leads, business unit controllers onproject deliverables and prioritization, eliminate bottlenecks and alignprojects with corporate objectives.
• Design various dashboards for different stakeholdersfor clear, data-driven storytelling style of reporting.
• Applied suitable project management frameworks, robustmilestone tracking, rigorous documentation, and strategic change managementpractices to ensure consistent delivery outcomes.
• Support and collate project financials such asbudget, actual vs forecast, submit accruals, tracks PO, invoice payments alongsideproject status and outcomes.
• Support and prepare the presentation slides forthe monthly Project Steering Committee (PSC).
• Prepare meeting minutes and follow-up on actionitems.
• Assist PMO office in the new staff onboarding,exits and asset management, updating project org chart, email distribution list,team member mobility, office accesses, and assist in other admin tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineeringor relevant studies
• At least 10 years proven track record on projectmanagement methodology, milestone tracking, artefacts, documentation, andchange management practices to ensure consistent delivery outcomes for PMOoffice.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience on riskmanagement and compliance project with rapid digital transformation within the BFSIsector.
• Demonstrated experience in applying hybrid,Agile, or Waterfall frameworks customized to project complexity.
• High proficiency with business management tools suchas SAP, Tableau, Jira, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonalskills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingcapabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) ishighly desirable.

Our client, a reputable energy and commodities trading MNC, is seeking a Biofuels Analyst to join their growing sustainability and low-carbon fuels team.

The Biofuels Analyst will work closely with Traders and internal stakeholders across regions to support the compliance and certification framework for biofuels trading activities. The role will focus on Chain of Custody (CoC) management, Mass Balance reconciliation, and sustainability documentation, ensuring alignment with global regulatory and certification standards. Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent will play a key role in supporting annual sustainability audits and ongoing regulatory compliance for renewable fuels transactions.

Successful candidates can expect to join a fast-paced yet collaborative trading environment, with exposure to both commercial and regulatory aspects of the biofuels value chain.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• No experience is required as training will be provided however, applicants should have internship/working experience within Oil & Gas/ Energy Trading house
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to handle high-volume regulatory documentation and certification paperwork accurately
• Familiarity of with sustainability certification frameworks (e.g. ISCC, RSB, or equivalent) and/or exposure to Chain of Custody processes will be an advantage
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with overseas stakeholders and cross-functional team

Requirements:

• At least 5 yrs of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience working on enterprise-scale projects involving complex business processes and integrated systems.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle SQL, Postman/API testing, UAT support, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and technical requirements for development teams.
• Conduct business analysis, process mapping, gap analysis, and impact assessments to support digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Perform research and feasibility studies on emerging technologies, including AI-driven solutions and process automation opportunities.
• Support AI initiatives by identifying use cases and assisting in integrating AI capabilities into business processes.
• Leverage previous development experience to bridge communication between business users and technical teams.
• Analyze data and provide insights using reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau, Cognos, or other Business Intelligence platforms.
• Work with data teams to define data requirements, data quality standards, and reporting solutions.
• Prepare business proposals, solution recommendations, presentations, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Participate in requirement workshops, design discussions, and solution reviews.
• Collaborate with offshore and USA-based teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Understand and support applications and processes within the Real Estate and Construction domain.
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to recommend process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), requirement validation, and change management activities.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for optimization across business processes.
• Work closely with architects, developers, QA teams, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and governance standards are maintained.
• Drive continuous improvements and contribute to strategic initiatives through strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Provide functional support and clarify requirements during development and implementation phases.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Business Analyst in enterprise environments.
• Previous software development background with strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in AI processes, AI-enabled solutions, or digital transformation initiatives is preferred.
• Strong business analysis, requirement gathering, and process improvement skills.
• Experience working with data analytics and reporting platforms such as Tableau, Cognos, Power BI, or similar BI tools.
• Experience in data analysis, data modeling, and data-driven decision-making.
• Domain experience in Real Estate or Construction industry will be highly advantageous.
• Strong research capabilities and ability to prepare business proposals and solution recommendations.
• Excellent business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams, particularly USA-based teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in an Individual Contributor (IC) role.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications is an added advantage.

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Trade Finance products and processes, including Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, and Open Account Trade transactions.
• Collaborate with business users, operations teams, and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and system enhancements.
• Support requirement workshops, gap analysis, process mapping, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist in the implementation and support of Trade Finance systems, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Analyze trade transaction workflows, identify process improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Prepare business documentation, test cases, user guides, and project status reports while providing ongoing support during system releases and production deployments.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Data Analyst to drive end-to-end analytics for Anti-Financial Crime projects in a reputed bank . This role blends strong analytical and data science capabilities with compelling storytelling, documentation excellence, and stakeholder leadership. You will work extensively on Hadoop Big Data, design analytic workflows, build ML models (including unsupervised techniques), and translate insights into meaningful business impact.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields;
• Must have 3+ years in Data Analytics, including exposure in Banking/Financial Services;
• Must have hands-on experience with Qlik Sense and Big Data tools;
• Strong expertise in SQL, Python ( Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn ) and PySpark;
• Strong understanding of machine learning, including unsupervised models;
• Excellent communication, consulting, slide creation, and stakeholder storytelling skills.

Desired Skill-set

• Certifications in Data Science, Cloud Technologies, or AML/Compliance;
• Experience in customer segmentation, anomaly detection, and analytics for financial crime;
• Understanding of model risk and regulatory expectations for model governance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and work with business units on reported issues/queries relating to compliance surveillance systems;
• Process and analyze data related to AML/CFT investigations;
• Tuning and optimization of compliance surveillance systems;
• Tuning and optimization of Machine Learning Models in Compliance;
• Participate in compliance projects for compliance surveillance systems support and support in processing analytics data;
• Demonstrate proactive learning and adaptability to stay informed about regulatory changes and advancements in compliance technology;
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to apply@sciente.com at the earliest.

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Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

EA License No. 07C563

Senior SOC Analyst – L3
Singapore | 12-Month Contract (Highly Extendable) 

The Role

We're looking for a sharp, experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join an established inhouse cybersecurity team in Singapore. This is a hands-on Tier 3 role - you'll be the go to expert when incidents escalate, the person who mentors junior analysts, and the one building better detection and response capabilities for the organisation. You'll work closely with a Cybersecurity Manager and be the primary point of contact for Managed Service providers, leading incident response calls and translating complex threats into clear actions for leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor network traffic, logs, and alerts and act fast when something looks wrong
• Lead incident response calls and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare incident reports and executive summaries for management

Threat Intelligence & Forensics

• Stay ahead of the threat landscape - tracking global advisories and mapping them to internal systems
• Deep-dive forensic investigations on affected systems and networks
• Develop and implement advanced detection rules, automation, and response tools

SOC Operations

• Guide and mentor outsourced Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC analysts
• Continuously improve SOC processes, playbooks, and detection methodologies
• Lead post-incident reviews and tabletop exercises
   

Security Operations

• Hands-on with enterprise security tools - PAM (Privileged Access Management), WAF, firewalls, EDR
• Work with Infrastructure and End User teams to close security gaps
• Support compliance, audits, and cybersecurity awareness campaigns

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in security operations, incident response, or a related cybersecurity role
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM tools - Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Securonix, or equivalent
• Solid grasp of threat intelligence, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques & Procedures), and digital forensics
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, PAM, and WAF solutions
• Able to lead cross-functional teams under pressure and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
• Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Certifications like CISSP, GIAC, GCIA, or GCFA are a strong plus