Program Manager - Banking

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is looking for a seasoned Program Manager to lead the implementation of complex corporate lending system projects for a major financial institution. This role requires expertise in syndicated loans and strong technical acumen, along with exceptional stakeholder management skills to drive critical projects aligning with the bank's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Significant expertise in syndicated loans and related banking products.
• Experience in business process re-engineering within banking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycle for key loan system implementations.
• Collaborate with analysts to define project scope and business requirements.
• Manage relationships with external partners and offshore teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Solution design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Banking, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the implementation of complex corporate lending system projects for a major financial institution. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of these initiatives, from initial conception and strategic alignment to final delivery and closure. This role requires a blend of deep domain expertise in syndicated loans, strong technical acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management skills to drive projects that are critical to the bank's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Execution: Oversee the entire project lifecycle for key agency and syndicated loan system implementations, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets all technical specifications.
• Solutioning & Feasibility: Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to define project scope and business requirements. Partner with architecture and engineering teams to design robust IT solutions, conduct feasibility studies, and assess the impact of new services on cost, capacity, and infrastructure.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Serve as the primary liaison between senior leadership, business units, and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment. Effectively manage relationships with external partners and lead offshore vendor delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Governance & Risk Management: Develop project charters, scope documents, and risk assessments to support management decisions. Proactively identify project risks, recommend mitigating measures, and ensure compliance with regional banking regulations, including cloud guidelines and third-party risk management.
• Production Support: Provide oversight and support to L1 and L2 teams in managing the production applications within the team's portfolio.

Core Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Banking, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Significant subject matter expertise in syndicated loans, loan origination, and related banking products and operations.
• Proven experience in business process re-engineering and solution design within a banking context.
• Strong experience in the Investment or Corporate Banking sectors, with a preference for regional (Asia Pacific) exposure.
• In-depth knowledge of Asia Pacific banking regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence positive outcomes.

Desired Attributes

• A strong understanding of solution architecture, design patterns, and technology best practices.
• Experience managing external vendors and offshore delivery teams.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or ITSM would be a significant advantage.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.