Executive Director - Core Systems & Financial Infrastructure - J13099

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia is working with a prominent client in Hong Kong to appoint an Executive Director who will shape the technology strategy for in-house platforms and lead modernization initiatives. You will drive migration from legacy mainframes to modular microservices and cloud architectures, oversee the SDLC, and coordinate cross-functional teams with external vendors.

Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua is mandatory, as is a deep background in capital markets, post-trade processing, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience in capital markets or banking.
• Strong background in post-trade processing, custody, asset servicing, valuations, collateral management, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of transaction processing, messaging protocols, memory management, high availability and storage architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration from legacy mainframes to modular microservices and cloud architectures.
• Oversee full SDLC, establish coding standards, CI/CD, and QA improvements.
• Direct in-house development teams and manage vendor relationships for seamless integration.
• Maintain Zero Trust security, high availability, and regulatory compliance across platforms.
• Evaluate and integrate AI, DLT, and open-source tools into live environments.

Skills

English

Cantonese

Putonghua

Technology leadership

Capital markets knowledge

Enterprise architecture

Job description

Our client is a vital financial institution in Hong Kong, managing key industry-wide financial services. Operating at the core of the region's financial systems, they are expanding their technology leadership team to support cross-border market connectivity and system modernization.

The Role & Landscape

As Executive Director, you will directly shape the technical strategy and operational execution for in-house developed platforms.

Key expectations include:

• Guide the migration of core legacy mainframe designs toward modern, modular microservices and cloud architectures.
• Oversee full SDLC execution, establishing clean coding standards, build/release automation, continuous integration, and QA framework improvements.
• Direct in-house development teams and manage vendor relationships to ensure outsourced components integrate smoothly into core infrastructure.
• Maintain strict Zero Trust security standards, high-availability architecture, and regulatory compliance across all platforms.
• Evaluate and integrate relevant emerging technologies, including AI, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and open-source tooling, into live operational environments.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 15+ years of technology leadership experience delivering enterprise-grade platforms across capital markets or banking.
• Domain Expertise: Solid background in post-trade processing, custody, asset servicing, valuations, collateral management, or regulatory compliance.
• Technical Architecture: Practical knowledge of transaction processing, messaging protocols, memory management, high availability, and storage architecture.
• Modernization Track Record: Demonstrated experience migrating legacy systems to modular architectures.
• Languages: Business fluency in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua is mandatory.

Why Apply To This Role

• Substantial Modernization Agenda: Solve real engineering problems by dismantling legacy tech debt and rolling out modern designs.
• Leadership Visibility: Work directly with senior division heads, external market participants, and key vendors, driving both technical execution and organizational growth.

Skills: Post-Trade Processing, s, SWIFT, Enterprise Architecture, System Integration, Microservices, Mainframe Migration, DevOps, Securities, Risk Management