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Bryan Goh

Project Director & Senior Program Manager  ·  Financial Markets Expert

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Financial Services &
Technology Ecosystem System Integrator · Product Vendor
Global & Local Banks · Private Bank · Central Bank
Financial Domains FX OTC · Equities · Futures & Options
Payments · Custody · Trade Settlement
Corporate Actions · Fund Admin · KYC
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Bryan Goh
About Me

Results-Driven
Leader & Innovator

A PMP and CSM Certified Project Director with over 24 years in Singapore's Financial Markets. Currently spearheading critical Central Bank Payment Systems (MEPS+) programs at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Known for delivering complex, multi-million dollar initiatives across Front Office Trading, Payments, Custody, and KYC—on time, on budget, and with excellence recognised at the highest industry levels.

Passionate explorer of emerging technologies including Blockchain, AI, and FinTech. Holder of a Professional Diploma in Data Science & AI (Dec 2025) and multiple blockchain certifications.

🏆 Asian Banker Award 2018 🌟 MAS IDEATE Award 2024 🥇 NCS Quality Award 2006 📍 Punggol, Singapore 🌐 Open to Opportunities
24 Years of Excellence

Career Journey

Apr 2022 – Present
Senior Project Manager
Optimum Solutions · Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
  • Managed MEPS+ CBPR+ Release Rollout involving 60+ participating banks across Singapore
  • Led MEPS+ ISO Swift 20022 Rollout — Contingency Exercise with 63 participants, zero production issues
  • Spearheading MEPS+ NextGen (SCRIPS) Full ISO 20022 Program contingency track
  • Overseeing vendors: Deloitte, NCS, Nets Solution in system delivery
  • Managed SWIFT Central RMA rollout for 60+ participant banks
MEPS+ ISO 20022 SWIFT Central Bank Vendor Management
🌟 MAS IDEATE Award 2024
Apr 2019 – Dec 2020
Director (Project Director)
Bank of Singapore (BOS) – Private Bank
  • Led Regulatory/Compliance Name Screening (KYC) Migration project end-to-end
  • Spearheaded Payment Automation Work Flow initiative streamlining operations
  • Directed Legacy Trustee System migration to vendor product (Nav One)
  • Organized Gap Analysis Workshops with Business, Operations, and Tech Teams
KYC Payments Private Banking Migration
May 2015 – Apr 2019
Vice President — Program Manager & Custodian App Owner
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
  • Delivered Custody Securities Back Office Re-platform ($11M budget) — on time and on scope
  • Led SGX PTS Phase 2 project for DBS Custodian Services
  • Migrated India Custodian services to a re-engineered platform
  • Chaired Monthly Steering Committees presenting to C-Suite executives
$11M Project Custody SGX C-Suite Reporting
🏆 Asian Banker's Award — Best Implementation 2018
Jan 2011 – May 2015
Project Manager / Business Analyst
JP Morgan (JPM)
  • Managed ASPAC Exchanges: SGX Pre Trade Risk Control, TFEX Cinnober Migration
  • Oversaw TSE/OSE merger into unified JPX trading platform
  • KRX Trading Platform Exture+ Migration across ASPAC
  • Appointed ASPAC SDLC Governance Lead for F&O Trading & Clearing
  • Supported client onboarding with Fix Certification and infrastructure setup
ASPAC F&O Trading Exchanges SDLC Governance
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011
Assistant Vice President — PM / Business Analyst
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
  • Initiated Corporate Actions Processing Automation project
  • Led Transfer Agency (Fund Management) Gap Analysis Workshop
  • Drafted RFPs, reviewed proposals from TaTa, Infosys, Oracle, NCS
  • Prepared Business Case & Financial Case for Management approval
Corporate Actions RFP Fund Management
Jul 2008 – Dec 2009
Project Manager
Sungard Global Trading – GL Trade Equities Platform
  • Implemented SGX Matching Control to prevent duplicate cross-trading orders
  • Led Fix Connectivity for BMAL, KRX and new platforms like Fidessa
  • Oversaw major GL product upgrade for DBS Vickers (400+ Remisiers/Brokers)
Equities FIX Protocol SGX
Nov 2007 – Jul 2008
IT Analyst
GIC (Government of Singapore Investment Corporation)
  • Led migration to BlackRock Aladdin front-end system
  • Produced BRD-based Functional Specification Documents for sign-off
  • Collaborated with BlackRock and Avanade on product design
BlackRock Aladdin Asset Management Sovereign Wealth
Mar 2005 – Nov 2007
IT Consultant — Project Lead / SME
National Computer Systems (NCS) · Citibank Custody
  • Enhanced E2E Custodian systems for broker trade settlement & Corporate Actions
  • Implemented ASPAC Clearing Houses regulatory enhancements
  • CitiSafe security mechanism across all Custodian Windows Applications
  • Developed Sales Management Tracking System (BizTalk Orchestration) for ASPAC
Citibank Custody BizTalk ASPAC
🥇 Difference in Quality Award — NCS 2006
Mar 2004 – Mar 2005
System Analyst
National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Member of Campus-Wide Marks Entry System Project
  • Developed online systems for Deans, Professors, Students, and Admin
  • Provided Oracle DB reporting to web and Excel
Oracle Web Systems Academia
Core Competencies

Skills & Strengths

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Program & Project Management
PMP-certified with 24 years leading complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives from inception to delivery across global financial institutions.
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Stakeholder Management
Proven ability to navigate C-Suite relationships, chair Steering Committees, and align diverse business and technology stakeholders toward shared objectives.
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Financial Planning (CAPEX/OPEX)
Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, variance tracking, financial reporting, and government procurement/tender processes.
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Blockchain & FinTech
Certified Blockchain Expert and FinTech Innovation specialist. Actively engaged in DeFi, Crypto, NFT and emerging payment technologies.
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Data Science & AI
Professional Diploma in Data Science & AI (Dec 2025). Applying AI-driven insights to improve project delivery and decision-making.
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Financial Markets Domain
Deep expertise across FX OTC, On-Exchange Equities, F&O, Payments (SWIFT/MEPS+), Custody, and KYC/AML across Singapore and ASPAC.
📋
Vendor & Contract Management
SOW negotiation, RFP drafting, multi-vendor coordination, and Government procurement compliance across all major engagements.
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Agile / Scrum
Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience running agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and hybrid delivery frameworks.
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Strategic Leadership
Defining business roadmaps, facilitating process re-engineering workshops, and building high-performing cross-functional teams across ASPAC.
Recognition

Awards & Honours

🏆
Asian Banker's Award
2018
Best Implementation Project — recognised for leading the landmark $11M Custody Securities Back Office Re-platform at DBS, delivered on scope, on time, and with measurable business impact.
🌟
MAS IDEATE Award
2024
Awarded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for demonstrating positive behaviours across Ideas, Diversity, Empathy, Agility, and Teamwork — the hallmarks of exceptional institutional culture.
🥇
Difference in Quality Award
2006
Awarded by National Computer Systems (NCS) for outstanding contribution to the Citibank Custody client — reflecting excellence in technical delivery and client relationship management.
🎖️
Singapore Youth Expedition
Community
Volunteered for 2 weeks in Shaanxi, China as a Teacher to a class of 40 students — demonstrating a commitment to giving back that transcends the professional domain.
Qualifications

Education & Certifications

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Bachelor in Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
📊
Professional Diploma in Data Science & AI
Completed Dec 2025
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
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FinTech: Innovation & Transformation
NUS Business Executive School
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Certified Blockchain Expert
Blockchain Council
💎
Certified Blockchain & Finance Professional
Blockchain Council
📈
Certified Cryptocurrency Trader
Blockchain Council
Let's Connect

Open to Opportunities

Whether you're a headhunter, a future employer, or a peer in Financial Markets technology — I'd love to connect. Let's explore how my experience can drive your next big initiative.

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