VP/ SVP, Application Development (Custodian System)

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a VP/SVP, Application Development (Custodian System) to define and execute the technology roadmap and lead the custody system platforms.

You will oversee development, drive IT projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and align IT with business objectives while mentoring a technology team and coordinating cross-functional efforts. This is a senior, strategic role in a financial market infrastructure setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology experience including exposure to custody, fund administration, or asset servicing.
• Experience with Global Custody platforms, Proxy Voting, and standards SWIFT/FIX/ISO20022.
• Hands-on with SQL, ETL tools, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Regulatory reporting knowledge, specifically FATCA and MiFID.
• Strong IT systems development and management background.
• Experience leading technology projects and teams.
• Ability to align IT strategies with business objectives.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology roadmap and architecture strategy and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee development, support, and enhancement of custody and fund services platforms.
• Leading the development and implementation of IT systems to meet business objectives.
• Managing system development projects from initiation to completion.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise IT operations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and their potential application to the business.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for IT and system development activities.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the technology team.

Skills

SQL

ETL tools

Python

Java

C#

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SWIFT

FIX

ISO 20022

ISIN/CUSIP/SEDOL

Job description

• Lead Strategic Transformation (Custodian System)
• Custody, Asset servicing, Fund accounting, SWIFT

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded financial market infrastructure organization in Hong Kong.

Job Description

As a VP/ SVP, Application Development (Custodian System), your main responsibilities will include:

• Define and execute the technology roadmap and architecture strategy and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee development, support, and enhancement of custody and fund services platforms.
• Leading the development and implementation of IT systems to meet business objectives.
• Managing system development projects from initiation to completion.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise IT operations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and their potential application to the business.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for IT and system development activities.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the technology team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful VP/ SVP, Application Development (Custodian System) should have:

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years' technology experience including exposure to custody, fund administration, or asset servicing
• Experience with core Global Custody platforms, Proxy Voting systems, and familiarity with industry standards such as SWIFT, FIX, ISO 20022, and securities identifiers (ISIN/CUSIP/SEDOL).
• Hands-on understanding of SQL, ETL tools, and modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements, specifically FATCA and MiFID.
• A strong background in IT systems development and management.
• Experience in leading technology projects and teams.
• Expertise in aligning IT strategies with business objectives.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in evaluating and implementing new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

What's on Offer