Team Lead (L3), MEA Tech

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a technical leader with strong Murex skills to oversee IT project delivery. This role involves planning technical deliverables, managing risks, and ensuring stakeholder communication. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and strong leadership capabilities in managing IT teams. If you are result-oriented and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years track record in developing global/regional IT capabilities.
• More than 3 years of leadership experience in managing IT delivery teams.
• Experience in banking industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan technical and functional deliverables to meet project requirements.
• Manage risks/issues related to technical delivery.
• Provide status updates to project management.
• Oversee the deployment tasks and arrange peer reviews.
• Own the delivery plan and escalate issues timely.

Skills

Strong Murex skills (Datamart/MXML/Risk)

Good business domain knowledge in Global Markets and Group Risk

Experience in service-oriented technologies

Good problem solving skills

Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Analytical and synthesis skills

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long‑term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

About The Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB‑wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enable business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan technical and functional deliverables (including any system enhancements and upgrades) to meet project’s requirements within allocated budget and schedule.
• Plan, monitor and manage risks/issues related to technical delivery. Take ownership of any issues that may impact the delivery quality and timeline.
• Provide status update related to technical delivery to TDM/Project Manager (PM)/ Program Manager.
• Plan & allocate resources to support EOD tasks & day to day production tasks requiring assistance.
• Oversee the deployment tasks, arrange for peer review of codes, maker‑checker assignment & updating status to release team.
• Own the delivery plan. Escalate issues that impacts project schedule on timely basis and propose workarounds/resolutions. Follow up on the proposed solution and fix the problem.
• Manage stakeholders throughout the duration of the role. Ensure project governance is adhered to, any changes are documented and approved.

Job Requirements

• Strong Murex skills (Datamart/MXML/Risk)
• Good business domain knowledge in Global Markets and Group Risk
• More than 10 years track record in developing and delivering global/regional IT capabilities for a multi‑national/regional company with annual budgetary responsibility
• More than 3 years leadership experience in managing IT delivery teams
• Experience in communicating with functional and technical stakeholders
• Experience in banking industry preferred
• Experience in implementing large‑scale, highly available applications or other large project implementation
• Experience in service‑oriented technologies
• Proven result‑oriented person with a focus on delivery
• Experience in actual systems development work, with prior coding, functional specifications and technical specifications and systems development and testing experience (in aggregate no less than 8 years)
• Good understanding and experience in software development cycle
• Highly effective communicating with technical stakeholders, proficient communicating with non‑technical stakeholders
• Good problem solving, analytical, synthesis, system thinking and solutioning skills

Additional Requirements

Be a Part Of the UOB Family

Be a Part Of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non‑merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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