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COBOL應用系統分析師 (LCY Core)
Role summary
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This role supports Standard Chartered’s LCY Core banking systems in Hsinchu, focusing on COBOL-based applications and mainframe operations. Requirements typically include experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, batch processing, system analysis, troubleshooting, and software development life cycles. Banking or financial-services experience is advantageous, as is familiarity with core banking platforms and production support. Candidates are expected to analyze business needs, prepare technical specifications, coordinate testing and releases, resolve incidents, maintain system stability, and work effectively with regional technology and business teams. Strong communication skills, structured problem-solving, documentation discipline, and the ability to work in English and Chinese are likely important.
Can I work in Taiwan?
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How it works
How it works: Professional work permit: a master's degree, or a bachelor's plus 2 years' experience, and pay of at least NT$47,971 a month (about USD 1,500); the employer applies.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: The Employment Gold Card has a finance field and needs no employer to apply; it is meant for senior staff.
Official source: Ministry of Labor: foreign professionals in specialised and technical jobs (page updated 18 October 2021). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Taiwan
Usual for Banking jobs in Taiwan, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies; the employer applies for your work permit |
| Flights | Varies |
| Contract | Permit up to 3 years, renewable with no limit; up to 5 years for specialised talent |
| Leave | 7 days after 1 year, 14 after 3, 15 after 5 (by law), plus public holidays; 40-hour week |
| Income tax | 5% up to NT$610,000 a year (about USD 19,000), then 12%, 20%, 30%; 40% above NT$5.19 million |
| Health cover | National Health Insurance for permit holders with a residence card; the employer shares the premium |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, commercial, corporate, and institutional banking services, including payments, lending, wealth management, treasury, and capital-markets solutions. Its Taiwan operations support local clients as well as the bank’s wider regional technology and processing network. Standard Chartered places significant emphasis on digital transformation, technology resilience, risk management, inclusion, and responsible finance. Employees commonly work in multicultural teams and may support systems used across several markets. The company offers opportunities in banking operations, technology, data, cybersecurity, compliance, and client services, with structured development programs and international exposure depending on the position.