Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Banking IT strategy and governance planning, project execution & delivery, and cost management, with a list of SMBC subsidiaries and affiliates, by aligning with head office's directives. Engage internal and partners' stakeholders on business strategy and growth, business solutions from IT system solution and delivery, and the associated IT investments & ROI. Apply strategic thinking to understand business needs, and tailor the associated IT system & architecture design to provide effective business operational process and IT solution. Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to evaluate business strategy and align IT systems and solutions. Review business growth, IT projects and operating costs, and consult with partner's stakeholders on resources, delivery, and optimization. Experience in executing large-scale & regional IT project delivery, especially in the areas of Core Banking & System Migration, Corporate/Wholesale Banking (supply chain, payments, etc.), Treasury business etc. Able to advice on data and system interfaces, adhering to group data governance and risk control standards. Deliver regular project updates to stakeholders and make timely incident reporting to Head Office. Ensure IT projects will be delivered in full compliance with internal policies and local & banking regulations. Conduct post-project evaluations with internal and partners' stakeholder for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience in the banking domain. Skilled in gathering and analysing business strategy and requirements through various techniques. Proficient in mapping business processes and translating requirements into specifications for Agile or waterfall delivery. Strong IT project management and analytical skills for executing projects, solving issues, and evaluating ROI. Excellent communication skills for effective liaison between business units and IT teams, ensuring alignment. Knowledge of regulatory standards in banking, ability to manage workloads, and lead cross-functional teams across diverse cultures. Ability to manage and prioritize large workloads and deliver projects within tight deadlines. Ability to manage or lead cross-function teams and appreciate diverse cultures to facilitate smooth communications between Head Office, Singapore office, and subsidiaries or affiliates. Ability to make business trips to engage partners' stakeholders. * Ability to speak Bahasa languages will be a plus as the role will work closely with SMBC subsidiary in Indonesia on IT project delivery.