SCF Platform Owner: Lead Modernization & Strategy

SMBC Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive paid leave days

Private medical insurance and life and

invalidity insurance

Mental wellbeing support network

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking a Senior IT leader to own and evolve the Supply Chain Finance platform and related business applications across the EMEA region. You will bridge business stakeholders, tech teams, operations and vendors to deliver a multi-year platform roadmap and drive modernization initiatives.

Key responsibilities include aligning capabilities with market opportunities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and governing major SCF initiatives while leveraging a broad Trade Finance background

Qualifications

• TF and SCF Operations: In-depth understanding of processes, products, and services.
• Business Applications: Comprehensive knowledge of business application development, deployment, and management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with financial regulations and industry standards related to lending.
• Technology Trends: Awareness of current and emerging technologies in the financial services industry.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies, including agile and waterfall.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with business objectives.
• Vendor Management: Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Quality Assurance: Skills in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes.
• IT Leadership: Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing business applications in the lending industry.
• Application Development: Proven track record in overseeing the design, development, and deployment of business applications.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Experience working closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure applications align with business objectives.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks associated with application development and deployment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Certifications: PMP, Agile and ITIL advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Supply Chain Finance platform and product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap
• Align platform capabilities with business goals, client requirements and market opportunities
• Drive platform modernization, digital transformation, and automation initiatives
• Evaluate emerging technologies and fintech solutions to enhance SCF capabilities
• Act as the executive sponsor for major SCF platform and product initiatives

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Planning

Vendor Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Eximbills

Kyriba

Komgo

TCS

Traydstream

Bolero

Pagero

Job description

SMBC Group is seeking a Senior IT leader to own and evolve the Supply Chain Finance platform and related business applications across the EMEA region. You will bridge business stakeholders, tech teams, operations and vendors to deliver a multi-year platform roadmap and drive modernization initiatives.

Key responsibilities include aligning capabilities with market opportunities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and governing major SCF initiatives while leveraging a broad Trade Finance background