Head of FinTech Delivery

Apex Group Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,640,000 - 6,381,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration firm is seeking a Head of FinTech Delivery in Manila to oversee software delivery across teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in enterprise software delivery, with a strong background in leadership and managing complex projects. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software delivery.
• 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing multiple teams or programs.
• Proven track record in managing delivery in complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple software initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for enterprise stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing group.

Job description

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply “empower” you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you.

Apex Group is establishing a strategic Enterprise Development Hub focused on delivering innovative, scalable, and compliant technology solutions across Fund Administration and Transfer Agency domains. As Head of FinTech Delivery, you will lead the delivery function across multiple development teams, ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholder expectations, and enterprise standards. This role is pivotal in driving delivery excellence, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring consistent practices across software development streams. While not a hands-on technical role, it requires strong technical acumen to engage effectively with developers, architects, and enterprise stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivery Leadership: Oversee the successful delivery of multiple concurrent software initiatives across diverse financial products.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Project Managers to ensure clear requirements, realistic timelines, and efficient execution.
• Establish and maintain delivery governance frameworks, ensuring consistency in workflows, testing practices, and development standards.
• Identify and implement cross-team efficiencies, including deduplication of efforts, shared components, and reusable practices.
• Champion the creation, documentation, and dissemination of best practices across development teams to ensure consistency and foster continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for enterprise stakeholders and internal clients, ensuring transparency and alignment on priorities.
• Facilitate regular communication between development teams and business units to ensure delivery meets expectations.
• Support strategic planning and roadmap alignment across teams and products.

• Team & Culture Management: Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing group of team leads, developers, and analysts across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR and recruitment to attract and retain top talent.
• Establish cross-functional forums and innovation rituals (e.g., showcases, guilds, retrospectives) to promote knowledge sharing, experimentation, and collaborative problem-solving across the group.

• Technical Collaboration: Maintain a strong understanding of enterprise architecture, development practices, and technology stacks (e.g., .NET, React, SQL, REST APIs, cloud platforms).
• Engage with technical leads to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant.
• Promote shared technical standards and practices across teams.

Skills / Attributes / Experience Required

Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software delivery, with 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing multiple teams or programs.
• Proven track record in managing delivery within complex, regulated environments such as finance or banking.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations with global stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up or managing global development hubs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), DevOps practices, and GitHub Enterprise.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business) or equivalent commercial experience.

Skills Desired

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams across different levels.
• Skilled in risk identification and mitigation.
• Comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders and sponsors.

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit CSR - Corporate social responsibility | Apex Group.

Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.