Payments Transformation Lead: Strategy, Risk & Tech (APAC)

SMART INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc is seeking a Payments Transformation Manager with experience in payments-related technology and initiatives for a leading global investment bank in Singapore. The role sits within ITGPST APAC Strategy and Innovation, shaping Payments Technology Strategy.

You will manage senior stakeholders, analyze technology across APAC markets, and develop multi-year strategies while driving risk management and regulatory alignment across payments platforms.

Qualifications

• Banking/Payments domain experience.
• 5-7+ years in IT with payments focus.
• Experience as Product Owner or Business Analyst in Banking/Finance IT.
• Knowledge of APAC regulations and payment products.
• Strong stakeholder communication and deep-dive skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage senior stakeholders communication and reporting.
• Analyse current state of technology across payment products for 12 APAC Markets.
• Develop and socialize 3-, 5-, 10-year technology strategy with change drivers and innovation.
• Drive risk engagement & management and issue identification;
• Foster the Identify, Escalate, Debate risk culture.
• Assess APAC regulatory changes affecting tech/ops and drive risk mitigations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline technology management processes with cross-divisional partners.
• Assist owners in identifying significant risks including audit and regulatory issues.

Skills

Banking/Payments domain experience

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory risk management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Job description

Smart IMS Inc is seeking a Payments Transformation Manager with experience in payments-related technology and initiatives for a leading global investment bank in Singapore. The role sits within ITGPST APAC Strategy and Innovation, shaping Payments Technology Strategy.

You will manage senior stakeholders, analyze technology across APAC markets, and develop multi-year strategies while driving risk management and regulatory alignment across payments platforms.