IT Application Manager – Payments & Securities Systems

ALMR CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Application Manager to oversee electronic payment and securities systems. The ideal candidate will manage vendors, ensure system stability, and have extensive knowledge in payment systems along with strong technical skills in Java and SQL. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and demands a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in payments/securities settlement systems.
• Hands-on technical expertise in Java, SQL, design patterns, and architecture.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendors to deliver system enhancements, patching, and testing.
• Oversee daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system stability.
• Support payments, securities, and trade settlements.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Java

SQL

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

SWIFT messaging

Oracle DB

MS SQL Server

CI/CD tools

DevOps

Job description

About the Role:
We are seeking an IT Application Manager to manage electronic payment systems, securities systems, and contingency systems. The role focuses on vendor management, system enhancements, patching, and testing, while ensuring smooth operations for payments, securities, and settlements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage vendors to deliver system enhancements, patching, and testing.
• Oversee daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system stability.
• Assess technical solutions proposed by vendors.
• Support payments, securities, and trade settlements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external infrastructures.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Degree with 5+ years’ experience in payments/securities settlement systems.
• Strong project and vendor management skills with proven delivery track record.
• Hands-on technical expertise in Java, SQL, design patterns, and architecture.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, and fault-tolerant infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in developing securities systems and financial instruments.
• Experience handling high-pressure, time-sensitive operations.