Deputy Director, Payments Development & Data Connectivity

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting is recruiting a Deputy Director for Payments Development & Data Connectivity on a 2-year contract in Singapore. The role focuses on driving strategic payment infrastructure initiatives and industry development, collaborating with senior leadership and key stakeholders to shape the national payments ecosystem.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end development for national schemes like PayNow, SGQR and eGIRO, plus establishing governance, risk management and industry

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, technology or related field.
• Experience in financial services, payments, fintech or public policy preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage diverse stakeholders across ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of payments infrastructure initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Govern governance, risk management, and policies for national payment systems.
• Build partnerships with financial institutions, industry bodies and ecosystem participants.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Deputy Director, Payments Development & Data Connectivity (2 year contract)

Description

Our client is a leading financial institution playing a pivotal role in shaping Singapore's financial services landscape and driving innovation across the payments ecosystem. As part of its continued efforts to strengthen Singapore's position as a global payments hub, the organisation is recruiting for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to drive strategic payment infrastructure initiatives and industry development.

Responsibilities

Working closely with senior leadership and key industry stakeholders, you will play an important role in shaping the future of Singapore's national payment infrastructure and driving the development of next-generation digital payment solutions. You will lead and support strategic initiatives involving national payment schemes such as PayNow, SGQR and eGIRO, overseeing end-to-end development from conceptualisation and solution design through to implementation and industry rollout. You will develop and enhance policies, governance frameworks and risk management practices to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of national payment systems. Collaborating closely with financial institutions, industry associations and other ecosystem participants, you will drive cross-industry projects, build strategic partnerships and assess emerging trends in payments innovation, including cross-border payments and international infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in business, finance, technology or a related discipline, you possess relevant experience in financial services, payments, financial technology or public policy. Exposure to payment systems, infrastructure development, payment regulations or industry-wide initiatives will be highly regarded. You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage complex projects and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across the financial ecosystem. You are highly proactive, intellectually curious and commercially aware, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A collaborative self-starter, you have a genuine interest in payments innovation and contributing to the continued development of Singapore as a leading international financial centre.