HEAD OF APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

UNISON CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Digital Transformation Manager to lead large-scale initiatives in core banking and digital services. The role involves managing complex projects, driving digital onboarding, and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Experience in API banking and payments modernization is essential to enhance customer acquisition and compliance adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management.
• Ability to oversee complex financial platforms and payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-country digital transformation and core banking programs.
• Implement payment modernization across various systems.
• Drive digital initiatives for customer experience enhancement.
• Collaborate with teams for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Digital transformation management

API banking

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Payments solutions

Tools

REST/SOAP APIs

IBM MQ

Omnichannel CRM

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

•Lead large-scale, multi-country digital transformation and core banking programs from initiation through post-implementation support

•Manage delivery of ISO 20022 payment modernization across real-time gross settlement systems (MEPS+, RENTAS, CHATS, RITS, etc.)

•Drive digital onboarding, API banking, internet/mobile banking, and eKYC initiatives to enhance customer experience and acquisition

•Direct implementation of multi-channel corporate and retail banking platforms, including ATM, H2H, API, E-Wallets, and Mobile Payments

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Product, and Technology for regulatory compliance (MAS, CBIRC, etc.)

•Define and track KPIs, financial budgets, work breakdown structures, and earned-value metrics to ensure timeline and cost adherence

•Architect and manage delivery of REST/SOAP APIs, payment gateways, and integration with middleware (IBM MQ, ESB, etc.)

•Implement AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and fraud detection solutions with a strong focus on compliance and risk mitigation

•Oversee modernization of contact center platforms with AI bots, omnichannel CRM integration, and predictive routing capabilities

•Deliver strategic payments solutions including PayNow, FAST, GIRO, SWIFT, and cross-border FX payments with real-time capabilities

•Define and govern project scope, impact analysis, change control, risk/issue logs, and contingency plans

•Mentor and lead global delivery teams, fostering continuous improvement, leadership succession, and agile mindset

•Author BRDs, user stories, functional specs, UAT plans, and test strategies in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders

•Present executive dashboards and program updates to senior management and global steering committees