Application / Release Manager

Tek Systems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial bank in Singapore is looking for an Application / Refresh Manager to ensure compliance and governance within its technology ecosystem. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and risk teams to manage security and application governance tasks. The ideal candidate should be able to understand regulatory documentation in Traditional Chinese and possess technical expertise in Linux, Java, SQL, and MQ Series. Experience with Jira and risk management in financial services is essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across multiple teams.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Cross-functional exposure

Skill development in risk and security

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand regulatory documentation in Traditional Chinese.
• Technical exposure with Linux, Java, SQL, and MQ Series.
• Experience with Jira and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of risk and compliance standards in financial services.
• Knowledge of banking infrastructure and application integration.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks related to risk, security, and compliance.
• Track and support security and risk activities by development teams.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams for requirements.
• Assist with audit exams and risk assessments.
• Work closely with vendors for third-party applications.
• Maintain accurate application data in systems of record.
• Certify accuracy of application records periodically.
• Oversee third-party managed applications for compliance.
• Drive remediation programs to reduce risk.
• Lead discussions with support teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory documentation in Traditional Chinese

Linux

Java

SQL

MQ Series

Jira

CI/CD deployment pipelines

Risk and compliance standards

Banking infrastructure knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Tools

JIRA

ServiceNow

Remedy

Job description

Join a leading global financial bank that is committed to innovation, security, and operational excellence. We are seeking an Application / Refresh Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliance, risk management, and application governance within our technology ecosystem. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, matrixed environment, collaborating with development, infrastructure, and risk teams to maintain the highest standards of security and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and non-technical tasks related to risk, security, and compliance deliverables (e.g., access reviews, assessments, questionnaires, and procedural requirements) for supported applications.
• Track and support technical security and risk activities performed by development teams (e.g., remediation of non-permitted technology, security vulnerabilities, technical recovery planning, and disaster recovery exercises).
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to incorporate requirements, including requests for additional storage.
• Assist with audit exams and risk assessments for applications.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure third‑party applications meet organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate application data in systems of record.
• Respond to ad‑hoc inquiries and questions about applications.
• Certify accuracy of application records periodically (at least every 180 days) across all lifecycle stages.
• Provide oversight for third‑party managed applications to ensure compliance with organizational objectives, SLAs, and control requirements.
• Drive remediation programs with effective plans and timelines to reduce risk.
• Proactively manage upcoming infrastructure needs and exceptions.
• Lead discussions with support teams and stakeholders to aid decision‑making.
• Operate in a matrixed environment across development, production support, infrastructure, risk, and business units to identify and remediate compliance issues.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand regulatory documentation in Traditional Chinese is required, as the role involves supporting compliance and risk activities for the China market.
• Technical exposure with Linux, Java, SQL, MQ Series.
• Experience with Jira & CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of risk and compliance standards in financial services.
• Knowledge of banking infrastructure and application integration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Skilled in driving task completion and managing onshore/offshore teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a matrixed environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Impactful Role: Play a key part in safeguarding critical applications and ensuring compliance for a global financial leader.
• Cross‑Functional Exposure: Collaborate with development, infrastructure, risk, and vendor teams in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Professional Growth: Gain hands‑on experience in risk management, application governance, and regulatory compliance within the banking sector.
• Skill Development: Enhance your expertise in IT risk, security, and application lifecycle management while working with industry‑standard tools like JIRA, ServiceNow, and Remedy.
• Global Perspective: Work on projects that span multiple regions and involve both onshore and offshore teams.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.