Senior Manager of Technology Engineering

United Overseas Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a visionary Head of Technology Engineering to steer the development of digital application capabilities across Asia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in financial software development, a strong leadership background, and experience integrating AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency. You will ensure technology solutions are compliant with regulations, collaborate with regional stakeholders, and modernize systems to leverage cloud-native architectures. This is a key role in shaping the future of investment technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial software development.
• 5+ years of leadership managing engineering teams.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional platforms and investment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of digital application capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements.
• Drive modernization of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.

Skills

Technology leadership

AI and ML expertise

Cloud-native architecture

Programming skills (Java, Python, Go, C#)

Investment system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Head of Technology Engineering to lead the end-to-end development and delivery of digital application capabilities for UOB Asset Management across Asia. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions while leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and big data to enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Develop technology initiatives aligned with UOBAM's strategic objectives, in partnership with the Group CIO.
• Lead the design, architecture, and development of UOBAM digital platforms ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Drive modernization of legacy systems and transition to cloud-native architectures where appropriate.
• Identify and implement high-leverage AI use cases, including Generative AI and AI Agents, aligned with business goals.

Business & Stakeholder Alignment

• Collaborate with regional and local investment, compliance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into engineering solutions.
• Ensure technology solutions are compliant with local and regional regulatory requirements across APAC offices.
• Work with regional stakeholders and manage local technology vendors to support project delivery and system localization.

System Performance & Innovation

• Continuously assess and improve system performance, user experience, and operational workflows.
• Integrate emerging technologies to enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Lead the development of AI-centric platforms, multi-language development projects, and end-to-end engineering solutions.

Regulatory Compliance & Market Expertise

• Ensure all platforms and applications comply with financial regulations.
• Deliver scalable trading and investment platforms supporting multi-asset strategies and real-time market data integration.
• Maintain knowledge of global market infrastructure, regulations, fintech ecosystems, and competitive landscape.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end financial software development.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams in investment banking, asset management, or capital markets.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, Java, C#) and cloud platforms.
• Proven track record delivering AI-centric and multi-jurisdictional platforms.
• Expertise in investment systems, asset management data models, low-latency trading platforms, and scalable digital architectures.
• Experience collaborating with regional stakeholders and managing technology vendors.