Vice President, Process Optimization (Core Banking System focus)

China CITIC Bank International Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

China CITIC Bank International Limited is seeking a Vice President to lead process optimization for the flagship core banking project. You will guide business users in adopting new methodologies, shape user requirements, and ensure alignment with regulator expectations.

You will design robust controls, oversee AML policy compliance, and provide expert guidance across branches and processing units. Strong English and Putonghua communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Business, Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in retail banking or branch operations design.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as project lead to adopt project management methodologies for core banking.
• Design UAT, prototype adjustments, and drive lifecycle activities.
• Provide guidance on workflow, system design and AML controls.
• Develop procedures to ensure compliance and address operational risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Team leadership

English and Putonghua

Education

Degree in Business or Information Technology

Job description

Vice President, Process Optimization (Core Banking System focus)

Act as the project lead to help Business Users to adopt latest project management methodology to run the flagship core banking project.

Lead the Business Users to adopt related methodology，prepare future-proof user requirements, adjust prototype to fit user & regulator requirement, design UAT and drive other project lifecycle activities.

Preparing sound digital process flow and related system designs in alignment with the business objectives initiated by various Personal & Business Banking Group (“PBG”) units for the core banking system, with due consideration for striking a balance among efficiency, flexibility, control and customer service.

Design and implement adequate controls to ensure compliance with new or revised regulatory requirements.

Ensure operational risks of new products / services are adequately addressed and proper internal controls are in place.

Provide advice and guidance to branches, business units and processing units on issues related to workflow and system design.

Provide guidance and coaching to subordinates to ensure that they are competent to perform the jobs.

Establish controls, monitor and ensure the compliance with AML Policy and the relevant procedures and guidelines issued by Compliance Department.

Develop procedures and manual for the department/group to get better implementation on AML Policy and the relevant procedures and guidelines when necessary.

Identify possible weaknesses in operations controls process officially and effectiveness issue and notify related key stakeholders.

Requirements:

Degree holder in Business, Information Technology or related disciplines is preferred.

Minimum 10 years of experience in retail banking or branch operations design and development is preferred; considerable years of diverse experience and a variety of skills related to managing change, business or operations and people will be an advantage.

Sound knowledge of retail banking systems, platform migration, data governance, banking practices, procedures, risk and control as well as regulatory requirements and competitors’ developments.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. However, applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Group for a period of not more than 2 years. Personal data will be destroyed at any time after 3 months.

China CITIC Bank International is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and intends to provide a work environment free of unlawful discrimination or harassment. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner.