Chief Technology Officer

UM Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technology strategy and oversee fintech solutions development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fintech leadership, strong expertise in software development and cloud infrastructure, and a commitment to building high-performance technology teams. They will ensure compliance with regulations while fostering innovation and excellence within the tech team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO or senior technology leader in fintech, payments, or digital assets.
• Strong expertise in software development and cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term technology vision aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the design and architecture of fintech solutions, ensuring security and compliance.
• Build and manage a high-performing technology team.

Skills

Software development

System architecture

Cloud infrastructure

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute the company’s long‑term technology vision, aligning it with business objectives.
  Lead the engineering and development teams to build secure, scalable, and high‑performance platforms.
  Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  
• Product Development & ArchitectureOversee the design, architecture, and development of financial technology solutions.
  Ensure robust security, compliance, and regulatory adherence in all technological implementations.
  Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  
• Security & Risk ManagementImplement industry‑leading security protocols to safeguard digital transactions and sensitive data.
  Ensure compliance with financial regulations, data protection laws, and best practices.
  
• Team Leadership & CollaborationBuild and manage a high‑performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and external stakeholders to align technology with market needs.
  
• Operational ExcellenceOversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, and DevOps to ensure seamless operations.
  Drive automation and efficiency improvements across all technology functions.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CTO or senior technology leader in the financial technology, payments, or digital asset sectors.
• Strong expertise in software development, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management in financial technology.
• Track record of building and scaling high‑performance technology teams.
• Experience with distributed systems, secure transactions, and high‑volume platforms.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.