System Manager, Reserve & Risk Management (Re-architecture Project) (Contract)
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
[What the role is] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector.As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education.MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore’s economic and financial landscape.[What you will be working on]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 risk management systems in MAS.In this role, the officer will be part of the project team to review the architecture of the trade management system and its associated peripherals and re-implement/ migrate it to the Government Data Centre. The key responsibilities are:Own and manage the applications of the trade management portfolioTechnology analysis and Solution design -Business analysis and functional design - Elicit, shape, scope, and manage business requirements through rigorous and appropriate methods of information gathering and collaboration with stakeholdersAnalyse stakeholder requirements and design comprehensive application and infrastructure system architectures for both bespoke applications (custom developed) and COTS based solutions, addressing both functional and non-functional aspectsLead technical planning, implementation, and support of application infrastructure systems across multiple agencies or organisations Propose and lead integration designs and performance testing across multiple infrastructure componentsPropose and lead integration designs and performance testing across multiple infrastructure componentsDevelop and evaluate architectural proofs of concept for applications of varying complexity, utilising key technologies such as cloud computing, DevOps, and microservicesOperations and maintenance - Establish reliable operations of the applications and digital service in the portfolioProject and product delivery and quality:Plan and manage IT projects and product, and ensure alignment of project and product to the business objectives within established scope, cost and scheduleQuality: To assure the quality of systems and applications, including the establishment of quality management technology and systems for applications development and deliveryGovernance, Risk, Compliance:Ensure compliance to ICT Governance policies and Establish and optimise processes and standards for application infrastructure implementation based on industry best practicesEstablish risk management for applications systemsPartner and vendor arrangements and resourcingDesign and establish vendor and resourcing arrangements, contracts, service levels for the delivery and management of digital services, systems and technology[What we are looking for]Experience and Technical skillsetDegree with at least 8 years' relevant experience in supporting and/or implementing trade management systems with a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in application support and operations, or project management in a tech end user environmentProven track record in project and product vendor management and delivery, and familiar with business process analysis and re-engineering.Strong proficiency in software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practicesProven experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on application infrastructure platforms and cloud application architectureUnderstanding of solution engineering principles, including the ability to design application architecture and evaluate hardware and software solutions, such as the following:Experience in designing and implementing J2EE and/or .NET applications, SQL skills, and shell scriptingStrong understanding of Server-side, .Net and/or Java/microservices, web services, RESTful API, containers and KubernetesExperience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, Openstack, CICD, Watermelon, Maven, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server and fault-tolerant infrastructure conceptsStrong understanding and experience handling file transfers - interfaces, interfaces resiliency, connectivity protocols e.g., Rest, SFTP, MQExperience with integration with job scheduler solution, designing job scheduling, CI/CD,Expertise in business analysis, with the ability to elicit requirements and develop compelling business cases for proposed solutions and translate into technical requirements, and vice versaAbility to develop and present architectural proofs of concept for software products, middleware, and application frameworksProven experience in application management, including deployment, managing operations, handling of issues, incident management and systems monitoringStrong troubleshooting skills for resolving technical issues impacting system performance and availabilityExpertise in the following will be an advantage:Understanding of financial instrumentsUnderstanding of S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and infrastructureKnowledge about or experience with SimCorp Dimension®Certifications in PMP/ ScrumMaster® and relevant technical skillsExperience in large system revamp or migration projectExperience installing, configuring, and implementing applications and systems on AWSSoft SkillsAble to work independently as well as in a teamGood decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situationsStrong interpersonal communication and organizing skills to coordinate and facilitate project and product lifecycle activities and discussionsAbility to work with details and time-sensitive issuesAs part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.This is a contractual position until Dec 2026. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.