Business Analyst/ Project Manager- BPR (Loan/ Trade/ Remittance)

Job type- Permanent with Client

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead process transformation initiatives from business analysis through implementation and benefits realization.

· Conduct process discovery workshops and document As-Is business processes.

· Analyze process bottlenecks and identify automation and optimization opportunities.

· Facilitate stakeholder discussions and requirements gathering across business, operations, and solution teams.

· Define To-Be business processes and recommend process improvement solutions.

· Manage project scope, action items, risks, issues, and follow-up activities to ensure timely delivery.

· Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and management updates.

· Coordinate with solution teams to clarify business requirements and support solution design.

· Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, execution, defect tracking, and issue resolution.

· Assist with user training, communication, and change management activities.

· Monitor project benefits realization and support FTE savings tracking and reporting.

· Ensure alignment of process improvement initiatives with business objectives and operational goals.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst, PMO, Project Manager, or Business Transformation Consultant.

· Experience within the Banking or Financial Services industry.

· Strong process mapping, business analysis, and requirements gathering capabilities.

· Knowledge of Loan, Trade Finance, Remittance, KYC, AML, or Banking Operations processes is preferred.

· Experience in Business Process Reengineering(BPR) initiatives is preferred.

· Experience in automation, digital transformation, or process improvement initiatives is advantageous.

· Understanding of Power Platform, Power Apps, workflow automation, AI, and OCR solutions is advantageous.

· Proven experience in facilitating workshops, stakeholder engagements, and cross-functional discussions.

· Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.

· Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing(UAT), including planning, execution, and issue management.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Candidates with Japanese language proficiency would be highly preferred, as this would be an added advantage in supporting effective communication and collaboration with Japanese-speaking stakeholders.