Lead - Emerging Technologies & Innovation

Maybank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager to drive the assessment and adoption of emerging technologies. The role encompasses strategy and leadership, focusing on architecture, innovation, and talent development. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in technical leadership and a strong engineering background in cutting-edge technologies. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, or enterprise innovation.
• Hands-on experience leading system integration and building technology ecosystems.
• Solid engineering background with expertise in emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the bank’s emerging technology strategy.
• Lead PoCs across blockchain, quantum, and digital trust.
• Collaborate with innovators and represent the bank at industry forums.

Skills

Digital transformation

Strategic Planning

Agile methodology

Change advocate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Type

Permanent

Position Level

Senior Manager

Qualification

Degree

Discipline

Computer Science

Specialization

Technology

Sector

Group Technology

Experience

10 - 15 years

Salary

Undisclosed

JOB DESCRIPTION

Drive the assessment, adoption, and scaling of emerging technologies across the bank. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, architecture, innovation, and talent development, shaping enterprise-wide transformation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy & Leadership – Define and execute the bank’s emerging technology strategy aligned with enterprise architecture and transformation roadmap; Establish operating models, prioritisation frameworks, and portfolio governance; Ensure regulatory compliance, data security, and technical quality standards.
• Research & Experimentation – Scan cutting‑edge technologies and industry trends to accelerate architecture modernisation; Lead PoCs across blockchain/digital assets, quantum, and digital trust; Manage sandboxes and oversee end‑to‑end pilot delivery with internal and external partners.
• Scaling & Integration – Demonstrate feasibility of PoCs and secure funding for pilots; Scale proven pilots into enterprise‑ready solutions across markets; Define technical standards and APIs for seamless system integration.
• Industry Engagement – Collaborate with innovators, academia, and ecosystem partners; Represent the bank at industry forums and brief senior management on insights.
• Talent Development – Build and grow a pool of emerging technology architects and engineers; Drive learning and development programmes to strengthen internal capabilities.

JOB SKILLS

• Digital‑transformation
• Strategic‑Planning
• Agile‑methodology
• Change‑advocate

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications in emerging technologies are highly advantageous.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, or enterprise innovation within Financial Services or FinTech with hands‑on experience leading system integration and building cohesive technology ecosystems.
• Solid engineering background with deep expertise in one or more emerging technologies, such as Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) / Public/private blockchain platforms (e.g. R3 Corda) / Quantum technologies or related advanced domains.
• A strong blend of architect, technologist, and engineer, with proven ability to move emerging technologies from proof‑of‑concept to enterprise‑grade deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, validate, and integrate complex technical solutions aligned to business requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies, supporting iterative development and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, internal and external.
• Proven leadership capabilities to lead, manage, or influence teams and drive outcomes with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, regulators, and external partners.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.

Only short listed candidate will be notified.