Head of Information Technology

AEON Credit Service (Asia) Co., Ltd.; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AEON Credit Service (Asia) Co., Ltd. seeks a Head of IT Division to lead technology strategy and operations, ensuring secure, efficient, and innovative IT solutions for credit and loan operations.

You will oversee core systems, digital platforms, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance while driving AI transformation. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years in IT leadership, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT leadership experience, preferably in financial services or consumer finance.
• Strong knowledge of full IT services lifecycle including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in AI strategy and implementation preferred.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale IT projects and regulatory compliance.
• Prior working exposure in Japanese Company is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional related qualification is an added advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the IT strategy and shape the roadmap to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital transformation and innovation initiatives across the organization.
• Develop an AI adoption roadmap to embed automation into core business processes, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
• Oversee core card & loan systems, ensuring stability, scalability, and compliance.
• Review and manage contingency plans for all IT systems in alignment with compliance and business requirements.
• Integrate AI-powered solutions into company operations and customer personalization etc. to improve organizational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Manage IT policies, standards, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection and PCIDSS frameworks.
• Lead projects on automation, fintech integration, and digital customer platforms.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, optimizing resources for strategic priorities.
• Execute effective management of the IT team & vendors

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity knowledge

AI strategy

Vendor management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Professional related qualification

Herramientas

PCI DSS

Descripción del empleo

The Head of IT Division will lead the company’s technology strategy and operations, ensuring secure, efficient, and innovative IT solutions that support the company business. This role oversees all IT functions, including core card & loan systems, digital platforms, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, enabling seamless credit and loan operations. Additionally, the role will lead the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to transform operations, enhance customer experience, and create competitive advantage.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision & Alignment:

• Define and execute the IT strategy and shape the roadmap to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital transformation and innovation initiatives across the organization.
• Develop an AI adoption roadmap to embed automation into core business processes, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

IT Operations & Systems Management:

• Oversee core card & loan systems, ensuring stability, scalability, and compliance.
• Review and manage contingency plans for all IT systems in alignment with compliance and business requirements.
• Integrate AI-powered solutions into company operations and customer personalization etc. to improve organizational efficiency and reduce risk.

IT Governance & Compliance:

• Manage IT policies, standards, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection and PCIDSS frameworks.
• Lead projects on automation, fintech integration, and digital customer platforms.

Resource Planning and leadership:

• Develop and manage IT budgets, optimizing resources for strategic priorities.
• Execute effective management of the IT team & vendors

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT leadership experience, ideally in financial services or consumer finance.
• Strong knowledge of full cycle of IT services including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in AI strategy and implementation preferred.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale IT projects and regulatory compliance.
• Prior working exposure in Japanese Company is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional related qualification is an added advantage.

Information on Collection of Personal Data & Application

Our company is an equal opportunities employer and welcome application from all qualified candidates.

All personal data collected will be kept confidential, and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

It is our policy to retain personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes within our Company, its subsidiary or associated companies for a period of six months. This retention of your personal data in the said period allows us to consider your suitability of other roles that may arise during this time. We may transfer your personal data to the said companies for such recruitment consideration.