Chief Technology Officer

ASIA GULF CLOUD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Technology Infrastructure Strategy & Design leader. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in technology leadership within banking and strong expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and team management. They will strategize technology solutions, translate product goals into engineering plans, and represent the company on regulatory discussions. This role provides a unique opportunity to drive innovation while ensuring compliance and security.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in technology leadership with 5 in a senior role in banking.
• Strong background in technology infrastructure/engineering and product development.
• Demonstrated leadership in building high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement banking technology infrastructure and product platforms.
• Translate product roadmap into an engineering plan.
• Recruit and manage technology and engineering teams.

Skills

Technology leadership

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Job description

Technology Infrastructure Strategy & Design

• Responsible for the design, development and implementation of banking technology infrastructure and product platforms, aligned with the company's business strategy and goals and scalable, secure and compliant with industry regulation and standards.
• Identify, evaluate and select appropriate technology solution vendors and partners, ensuring that the company's technology infrastructure is scalable, secure and compliant with industry regulation and standards.
• Review, identify, evaluate, select and implement new technologies that could drive innovation, efficiency and enhance customer experience.
• Strategize and propose products and solutions relevant to the bank including, without limitation, payment and other financial solutions that facilitate cross border trade and asset management.
• Advise the CEO and Board on the structuring and building up of technology assets for the company, in accordance with industry best practices, to maximise valuation and shareholder return.

Technology Implementation and Engineering

• Translate product roadmap and strategy into an engineering plan of execution, ensuring that the engineering and development teams meet objectives according to timeline.
• Advise the CEO and Board on feasibility, best approaches and potential roadblocks, taking into consideration future developments and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee and monitor the company’s system performance and reliability, while implementing pre-emptive and responsive measures to address issues and minimize downtime.
• Establish and maintain robust technology, cybersecurity and information security policies, protocols and practices to safeguard the data and operability of the company.
• Develop comprehensive risk management framework to address all technology-related risks.

Technology Personnel Management & Thought Leadership

• Recruit and manage technology and engineering teams, fostering a culture of high-performance, responsibility and innovation.
• Ensure the technology and engineering teams are able to work cross-functionally with other teams (e.g., with compliance, risk and business).
• Represent the company at discussions with regulators and government bodies on technology, governance and compliance.
• Represent the company at external events and publicity around topics of banking innovation, technology and security, providing thought leadership and projecting the Company’s strengths.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in technology leadership, with a strong background in technology infrastructure/engineering and product development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in banking or financial services.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field;
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performance technology teams and working cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to advise C-suite/Board and represent the company to regulators and industry forums.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability and a balance of innovation and compliance.