Head of Technology – Financial Services

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd, on behalf of a leading financial services group in Singapore, seeks a Head of Technology to shape the group's technology strategy, drive transformation and enable AI and data initiatives. You will lead a comprehensive technology function spanning IT strategy, architecture, applications, infrastructure, cloud and security.

You will partner with data/AI teams, manage technology teams and vendors, and work with senior management to drive innovation, resilience and scalable

Qualifications

• Extensive technology leadership experience, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Strong technical expertise across enterprise architecture, infrastructure, applications and cybersecurity.
• Proven track record in leading technology transformation and overseeing complex IT environments.
• Experience enabling data and AI platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's technology function, covering IT strategy, enterprise architecture, applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and IT operations.
• Oversee technology delivery and transformation initiatives, governance and operational resilience.
• Partner with data and AI teams to establish platforms and architecture for AI and data initiatives.
• Manage technology teams, vendors and investments while working with senior management to drive improvements and innovation.

Skills

Tech leadership

Enterprise architecture

Cybersecurity

Cloud

AI platforms

Data platforms

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Our client is an established financial services group seeking an experienced Head of Technology to lead its technology function in Singapore. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the Group’s technology strategy, drive transformation and strengthen its technology capabilities. The role will focus on building a secure, resilient and scalable technology environment to support business growth, operational excellence and the adoption of AI and data solutions.

Responsibilities

You will have overall leadership responsibility for the Group’s technology function, covering IT strategy, enterprise architecture, applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and IT operations. You will oversee technology delivery and transformation initiatives, strengthen technology governance and operational resilience, and ensure a secure and scalable technology environment. A key part of the role involves partnering with data and AI teams to establish the technology platforms and architecture needed to enable AI and data initiatives. You will also manage technology teams, vendors and investments while working closely with senior management to drive technology improvements and innovation.

Requirements

You should have extensive technology leadership experience, ideally within banking or financial services, with strong technical expertise across enterprise architecture, infrastructure, applications and cybersecurity. A proven track record in leading technology transformation, managing complex IT environments and overseeing technology risk is essential.

Experience in enabling data and AI platforms would be advantageous. You should be a well-rounded technology leader with strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.

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