Head of Enterprise Architecture | Kuala Lumpur, MY

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture to shape and execute technology strategies. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture, with a strong background in the Banking industry, and preferably a master's degree. The position promotes innovation and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within the Banking industry.
• Proven track record of developing successful technology strategies.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards in Banking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the bank's technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of architects.
• Manage architecture governance processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to design technology solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks.
• Manage the EA department budget.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Team management

Technology evaluation

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

TOGAF certification

Job description

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Job Description

Overview

As the Head of Enterprise Architecture at Hong Leong Bank Berhad, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our technology and architecture strategy to ensure the highest levels of efficiency, security, and innovation. You will be responsible for aligning technology solutions with the business objectives of the bank, driving digital transformation, and leading a team of skilled architects. This role reports to the Head of Business Enabler, Group Technology. The other key responsibilities are as detailed below:

Overall Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and communicate the bank's technology strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of architects and business analysts, fostering collaboration and innovation within the department.
• Architecture Governance: Manage the architecture governance processes to ensure technology solutions adhere to defined standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and design innovative technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and security.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential to improve the bank's architecture and processes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technology-related risks and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection regulations.
• Budget Management: Manage the EA department budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effective technology solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate technology strategies, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders.

Jobholder Requirements

• Malaysian citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the Banking industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful technology strategies.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements in Banking.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF are a plus.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

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