Senior Manager, Data, IT

CITIC Securities International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC Securities International in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Senior Manager for the Data team to bridge business needs and data principles. You will collaborate with application PMs, business users, vendors, and IT teams to manage the firm's data platform and drive DevOps maturation.

Responsibilities include designing and delivering IT solutions, developing CI/CD pipelines, mentoring team members, and ensuring timely project delivery across HK, Pune, and Shenzhen.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise data systems and workflows.
• Hands-on Java development with data platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business needs and data principles.
• Collaborate with departments to deliver IT projects for CRM, Finance, Risk and AI.
• Gather requirements and map processes with technical teams.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Prepare documentation and end-user training.
• Mentor and manage team members.
• Work across HK, Pune, Shenzhen.

Skills

Java

Big data

CI/CD

DevOps

Spring Framework

Data platforms

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Project management

English and Chinese communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Kafka

Tibco EMS

Hadoop

Job description

We are seeking experienced Senior manager in Data team based in Hong Kong. As part of data team. you will work very closely with Application project managers and business users, vendors and other department application and support teams to manage the firm's data platform. We are looking to individual with confident and assertive personality with deep understanding of data platforms.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Play Critical role in bridging gap between Business needs and Data principles.
• Work closely with Various departments to ensure successful implementation and delivery of IT projects for CRM, Finance, Risk and AI development
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, map out processes, and work with the technical team for delivery
• Ensure solid alignment with key stakeholders, including business owners/users, project team, and vendors
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies
• Design and implement IT solutions to meet business needs
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to management
• Set up and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Support enhancement projects and maintenance activities
• Prepare documentation and training materials for end-users
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IT application
• Help to push and transform team into true DevOps model
• Mentor and manage team members in the team.
• Working as a part of Global team (HK, Pune, Shenzhen)

Requirements

• Computer Science or related degree, Masters degree is a plus
• Around 15 years of experience, preferably in Finance background.
• Experience of working Java, Bigdata systems.
• Experience of Designing, engineering for Complex applications.
• Having excellent knowledge on development life cycle and able to work with fast faced delivery cycles.
• Proven experience in enterprise level system design especially with Data systems and work flow systems.
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Able to clearly explain complex problems with stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills: Able to understand complex problems and analyse it by breaking down into smaller problems.
• Able to solve complex problem by working as group and mentor junior developers.
• Hands-on familiarity with popular Java Frameworks such as Spring
• Experience or knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka/Tibco EMS is a plus
• Understanding Hadoop or Big-data systems is a plus
• Understanding on DevOps and CI/CD is a plus
• Knowing Data principles and previous work experience in Data team is a plus