Deputy Head, Information Technology

ICBC International Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ICBC International Holdings Limited in Hong Kong seeks a senior IT leader to plan, coordinate and deliver new business systems for its investment banking and securities platforms. You will drive requirements, design practical IT solutions and ensure on‑time, high‑quality go‑lives across multiple teams and vendors.

The role requires deep financial domain knowledge, strong vendor management and bilingual capabilities (English/Cantonese/Putonghua), and a track record of end‑to‑end system delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or related disciplines; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience in the financial industry, including at least 5 years in investment banks or securities firms.
• Solid team management experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing technology teams, as well as vendor and outsourcing management.
• In-depth domain knowledge of investment banking or securities business, such as equity capital markets, debt capital markets, sponsorship, M&A advisory and brokerage, and familiarity with front-to-back business processes and Hong Kong market rules.
• Proven experience in the development and operation of investment banking or securities business systems, with a track record of leading end-to-end delivery of major system projects.
• Excellent cross-departmental coordination and organizational skills, with a strong ability to drive multi-party collaboration and deliver results.
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua; experience in Chinese financial institutions and professional certificates such as PMP are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, coordination and implementation of the Company's new business systems, covering the blueprint, roadmap, budget and delivery schedule, to ensure systems go live on time with high quality.
• Understand business strategies and needs, lead requirement analysis, solution design and prioritization, and translate business needs into practical IT solutions.
• Organize and drive project execution by coordinating business, compliance, risk, operations, finance and IT teams as well as external vendors; manage scope, schedule, quality, cost and risk, and establish project governance and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide business support for investment banking and securities systems after go-live, including user support, issue resolution, change management and continuous enhancement, to ensure stable operation and business continuity.
• Ensure system development and operation comply with the requirements of the SFC, HKEX and other regulators as well as the Head Office's technology risk management requirements, covering information security, data protection and outsourcing management; support internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist the Head of Department in departmental management, including team building, talent development, performance management, vendor management and IT budgeting.
• Keep abreast of FinTech trends and explore the application of new technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence in investment banking scenarios, to promote the digital transformation of the business.

Skills

Team management

Vendor management

Cross-department coordination

Project governance

English proficiency

Cantonese

Putonghua

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

• Lead the overall planning, coordination and implementation of the Company's new business systems, covering the blueprint, roadmap, budget and delivery schedule, to ensure systems go live on time with high quality;
• Understand business strategies and needs, lead requirement analysis, solution design and prioritization, and translate business needs into practical IT solutions;
• Organize and drive project execution by coordinating business, compliance, risk, operations, finance and IT teams as well as external vendors; manage scope, schedule, quality, cost and risk, and establish project governance and reporting mechanisms;
• Provide business support for investment banking and securities systems after go-live, including user support, issue resolution, change management and continuous enhancement, to ensure stable operation and business continuity;
• Ensure system development and operation comply with the requirements of the SFC, HKEX and other regulators as well as the Head Office's technology risk management requirements, covering information security, data protection and outsourcing management; support internal/external audits and regulatory inspections;
• Assist the Head of Department in departmental management, including team building, talent development, performance management, vendor management and IT budgeting;
• Keep abreast of FinTech trends and explore the application of new technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence in investment banking scenarios, to promote the digital transformation of the business.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or related disciplines; Master's degree is preferred;
• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience in the financial industry, including at least 5 years in investment banks or securities firms;
• Solid team management experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing technology teams, as well as vendor and outsourcing management;
• In-depth domain knowledge of investment banking or securities business, such as equity capital markets, debt capital markets, sponsorship, M&A advisory and brokerage, and familiarity with front-to-back business processes and Hong Kong market rules;
• Proven experience in the development and operation of investment banking or securities business systems, with a track record of leading end-to-end delivery of major system projects;
• Excellent cross-departmental coordination and organizational skills, with a strong ability to drive multi-party collaboration and deliver results;
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua; experience in Chinese financial institutions and professional certificates such as PMP are a plus

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