Our client is a stable and expanding global corporate & private bank. They are currently looking for a Regional Head of Information Technology to assist the APAC Head to lead all IT initiatives, infrastructure & operating systems. In coordination with HQ, you will be expected to design & execute various IT projects & change management programs to expand & strengthen overall internal operation capability & delivery.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the branchs IT strategy in alignment with business units objectives and management vision.
- Work closely with operation units to design & implement IT projects with the aim of strengthening internal capability & control
- Constantly explore opportunities to make use of technology to enable continuous improvements and upgrades in the branch
- Fully responsible for the operational delivery and effectiveness of branchs banking systems, infrastructures and applications, (including vendor management) and ensure the IT policies, infrastructure & system are in compliance with HQs & regulators standard
- Oversee branch-related IT infrastructure, production environments and disaster recovery environments, including networks, servers and information security systems to ensure sufficient resilience and continuity to support all operational and contingency platforms
- Provide timely and effective desktop support to all staff in HK branch to ensure their computers, printers or any office devices are properly setup and operational
- Develop local expertise in data management and reporting tools such as PowerBI to support local business needs
- Maintain an effective vendor management to ensure vendors deliver our requirements and are operated in a manner that is compliant with HK and China regulators
- Develop & maintain strong controls around data privacy, information security, and risk management
Requirements
- Degree or above, preferably in computer science, information systems or related discipline
- 15 years + Banking IT experience, including more than 10 years in leadership roles
- Excellent experience in managing & delivering IT projects with successful track record of working with business units & technical teams
- Solid understanding of Banking Operation with strong stakeholder management
- In-depth understanding of dealing room technologies, banking applications, regulatory frameworks, and branch governance.
- Extensive experience in designing systems architecture for complex IT ecosystems, including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification and assessment of solution alternatives, technology selection and design configuration
- Knowledge in programming and coding would be an advantage
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button or send your profile to alex.cheung@ignite-recruitment.com .
For a confidential discussion about this role & other openings please contact Alex CHEUNG at +852 2121 1418