Account Technology Strategist - FSI Singapore

Microsoft; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a technology leader to drive digital transformation in financial services in Singapore. Responsibilities include engaging with senior executives to shape innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial architectures and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing technology leadership in financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial services architecture and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to influence senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year digital transformation roadmap for customers.
• Engage with CIOs and CTOs to build trusted relationships.
• Collaborate with Microsoft’s partner ecosystem to deliver solutions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365

Job description

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Architecture: Define and drive the customer’s multi-year digital transformation roadmap, aligning Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and security capabilities with the customer’s business priorities.
• Industry Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of financial services architecture, including core banking, payments, risk, compliance, and data platforms, to shape relevant and scalable solutions.
• Executive Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and other senior technology and business leaders, acting as a virtual CTO and strategic advisor.
• Ecosystem Orchestration: Collaborate with Microsoft’s partner ecosystem, ISVs, and system integrators to co-develop and deliver industry-specific solutions.
• Innovation Leadership: Lead ideation and proof-of-concept initiatives that showcase the art of the possible with Microsoft technologies, including Generative AI, Azure OpenAI, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Technical Governance: Ensure architectural integrity, security, and compliance of proposed solutions, especially in regulated environments.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Customer Success, Sales, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer-facing technology leadership role within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of FSI-specific architectures, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation trends.
• Familiarity with Microsoft’s cloud offerings (Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365) and their application in financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior executives and influence strategic decisions.
• Experience working with or managing technology partners, ISVs, and system integrators.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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