IT Director - Global Securities Services Platform

Adecco; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an IT Director (System Development) for a leading financial institution in Hong Kong. The role focuses on aligning technology direction with business priorities and regulatory requirements while guiding modernization, resilience, and operational excellence across securities operations platforms.

You will lead a global team, shape architecture and multi-year roadmaps, and partner with vendors and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years IT leadership, 3+ years in custody/fund admin/asset servicing.
• Experience partnering with operations teams in custodian banks or fund admins.
• Knowledge of NAV, trade lifecycle, reconciliation, and fees.
• Proficient in SQL, ETL, and Python/C#/Java.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Securities Services platform architecture and roadmap.
• Oversee end-to-end systems for custody, asset servicing, fund accounting, valuation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and manage expectations.
• Manage third-party vendors, oversight, performance, and releases.
• Strengthen data architecture, governance, and controls for reporting and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and information security.
• Build and mentor a technology team with securities operations expertise.
• Coordinate with IT teams and affiliates for coordinated delivery.

Skills

SQL

ETL tools

Python

C#

Java

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Proxy Voting systems

Global Custody platforms

SWIFT

FIX

ISO 20022

Data governance tools

Job description

Adecco is seeking an IT Director (System Development) for a leading financial institution in Hong Kong. The role focuses on aligning technology direction with business priorities and regulatory requirements while guiding modernization, resilience, and operational excellence across securities operations platforms.

You will lead a global team, shape architecture and multi-year roadmaps, and partner with vendors and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.