The Opportunity.
We are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst with expertise in Core Banking to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in Data Lake platforms such as Databricks, alongside a strong understanding of core banking systems. This role plays a pivotal part in connecting data engineering teams with banking operations, driving data-informed decision-making and supporting strategic transformation efforts across the organization.
The Role.
- Support planning and execution of pre-study activities across multiple workstreams
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements
- Translate banking business needs into technical specifications for data lake solutions
- Work closely with data engineering teams to design and validate Databricks-based pipelines and analytics workflows
- Analyse core banking processes and identify opportunities for data-driven optimization
- Support data governance, lineage, and quality initiatives across banking datasets
- Facilitate workshops, stakeholder reviews, and UAT sessions
- Create process maps, data flow diagrams, and business requirement documents
- Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies related to data and banking systems
- Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards to communicate insights and recommendations
The Expertise.
Required Skills
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking or financial services
- Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking or financial services
- Hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, or similar data lake technologies
- Strong understanding of Core Banking systems (e.g., CASA, Lending, Payments)
- Familiarity with data modelling, ETL pipelines, and cloud-based data platforms
- Proficiency in tools like SQL, JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and Power BI
- Amenable for a 6-month period contract but can be extended based on performance
- Amenable to relocate in Singapore
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a client-facing role, with a proven track record of managing client relationships.
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments
- Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance data frameworks
- Knowledge of banking data standards and metadata management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-country environment
About us.
Thakral One is a consulting and technology services company headquartered in Singapore, with a pan-Asian presence. We focus primarily around technology-driven consulting, adoption of value-added bespoke solutions, enabling enhanced decision support through data analytics, and embracing possibilities in the cloud. We are heavily inclined towards building capabilities collaboratively with clients and believe strongly in improving grounded and practical outcomes. This approach is possible through our partnership with leading global technology providers and internal R&D teams. Our clients come from Financial Services, Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, and Consumer-oriented organisations.