Deputy Manager - IT

Agricultural Bank of China; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Security Manager to oversee network and data security, coordinate User Acceptance Testing, and manage system operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Mandarin is required for communication with stakeholders. This role is critical for maintaining operational integrity and ensuring compliance with security regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in network security and system operations.
• Solid understanding of banking products and core banking systems.
• Familiarity with UAT processes and access management.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for applications.
• Manage system users, access rights, and permissions.
• Plan and conduct Disaster Recovery drill for the branch.

Skills

Network security

Data protection

Application management

System operations

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and system commissioning for new and enhanced applications.
• Collect, analyse, and consolidate system issues and business requirements to Head Office, and follow through on implementation.
• Manage system users, access rights, and permissions in accordance with internal controls.
• Implement information security policies and regulatory requirements issued by authorities and Head Office.
• Develop and maintain branch-level network and information security procedures.
• Oversee branch network security and data security management.
• Perform daily operation and maintenance of branch systems.
• Coordinate system troubleshooting, upgrades, and vendor support.
• Plan and conduct Disaster Recovery drill for the branch, support penetration testing and attack simulation activities to enhance proactive defense capabilities.
• Any other duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in network security, data protection, application management and system operations.
• Solid understanding of banking products and core banking systems, and their associated security risks.
• Familiarity with UAT processes, access management, and system change management.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to prepare reports in Chinese and liaise with Mandarin-speaking Head Office stakeholders on operational and system matters.
• Ability to work under pressure of meeting deadlines