Marinel Marinel
Business Analyst with over 8 years of experience in financial services
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Business Analyst with over 8 years of experience in financial services across banking and insurance domains, including international exposure in Singapore with IBM (client: DBS Bank) and AIA Group. Proven experience in delivering enterprise-level banking and insurance system enhancements within Agile environments. Skilled in bridging business and technology through structured requirements analysis, process improvement, and end-to-end system delivery from requirements gathering through UAT and production deployment.
Experience
Business Analyst - IBM Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Singapore
(2022-05 - 2023-09)
Client: DBS Bank. Acted as primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams within a regulated banking environment.
- Led requirements elicitation and documentation for enterprise banking system enhancements (BRD, FRD, use cases)
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and requirement walkthroughs
- Ensured stakeholder alignment and formal approval prior to production deployment
- Collaborated with development and QA teams to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements
- Supported end-to-end delivery lifecycle for banking system enhancements and production releases
Business Analyst - AIA Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Singapore
(2018-05 - 2021-12)
- Performed gap analysis and translated business requirements into functional system specifications
- Developed user requirements documentation and executed SIT/UAT testing cycles
- Managed defect lifecycle including tracking, coordination with developers, and validation of fixes
- Supported finance-related insurance systems including billing, collections, and reporting processes
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancement projects
Junior Business Analyst - AIA Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Singapore
(2015-05 - 2018-04)
- Developed and executed detailed UAT test cases and scenarios
- Logged, tracked, and managed system defects through resolution
- Provided end-user support during testing and deployment phases
- Ensured system functionality aligned with business requirements
Administrator - Voyager
(2012-08 - 2015-03)
- Managed administrative operations and client records
- Handled customer inquiries and service coordination
- Supported office operations and documentation processes
Accounting Assistant III - The Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd.
(2007-09 - 2012-05)
- Processed accounts payable transactions using Oracle systems
- Conducted bank reconciliations and financial reporting support
- Assisted in budgeting, variance analysis, and journal entries
- Ensured accuracy and compliance of financial records
Administrative Staff / Secretary - Lions Clubs International
(2004-06 - 2007-08)
- Provided executive and administrative support
- Managed scheduling, correspondence, and office coordination
- Maintained internal records and reporting documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - La Consolacion College
