Job Description

Business Function
Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.
Overview:
At DBS Bank, we are on a mission to revolutionize and reimagine banking by integrating it seamlessly into the everyday lives of our customers. With digital innovation at the core of our operations, we design cutting-edge products and services for our customers, and collaborate closely with the FinTech community. Our vision is to transform banking into a simple, efficient, and invisible part of modern life so we can help others Live More, Bank Less.
As we embark on a major transformation program, we are seeking passionate technologists to join us on this exciting journey.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Platform Head of Technology to lead the strategic development and delivery of cutting-edge technology solutions across our Risk Management division. This role requires expertise in Risk technologies such as credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, operational risk and technology risk management platforms. You will also bring a deep understanding of industry trends, regulatory frameworks, and digital transformation in risk management under retail banking.
You will lead a large engineering team and be responsible for modernizing technology stacks, promoting the adoption of new methodologies, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance system performance and resilience.
As the Platform Head of Technology, you will drive the innovation and development of secure, scalable, and client-focused technology infrastructure that powers our insurance and investment services, ensuring that they are fully integrated, compliant, and aligned with our business goals.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of over 400 engineers across offices in Asia, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving engineering excellence.
• Oversee the engineering and production operations of core applications that support Investment and Insurance products regionally.
• Lead the design, development, and execution of technology solutions for risk management and credit origination. Ensure these platforms provide seamless, secure, and frictionless client experiences across multiple channels.
• Drive technology behind sophisticated risk management systems for wealth management, consumer and corporate businesses ensuring features like exposure management, real-time analytics, performance tracking, and portfolio optimization. Enhance tools that provide risk managers with actionable insights.
• Lead the development of AI-powered credit origination platforms that provide automation in the creation of credit memos, documentation and credit recommendations, ensuring these systems are data-driven, user-friendly, and adaptive to client needs.
• Champion the resilience, availability, and scalability of mission-critical systems. Ensure consistent and superior client experience by collaborating with business and technology teams.
• Ensure all technology solutions in Risk comply with industry regulations. Drive technology solutions that protect client data, maintain compliance, and support risk management processes.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, business leaders to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives and customer's need. Present complex technical insights to executive leadership and non-technical teams to influence strategic decision-making.
• Lead efforts to enhance processes, systems, and team efficiency through the application of SRE principles and industry best practices. Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement across all engineering and operational teams.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership to engineers, advising on best practices, advanced reliability techniques, and new technologies.

Required Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in leading technology teams and managing large-scale systems in a complex environment. Experience in the Risk sector is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in developing and managing risk platforms (e.g., credit risk, market risk, liquidity and operational risk).
• A solid track record of delivering highly stable, resilient systems and SRE applications.
• Experience managing cloud-based environments (AWS, Cloud Foundry, or equivalent) and Big Data Technology are highly desired.
• Experience in managing high availability, high-scale, and performant systems.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java 8, cloud platforms (AWS, Cloud Foundry), distributed architectures, microservices, and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation programs focused on production resilience, performance, and client experience.
• Strong leadership in building and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with machine learning applications in production systems is advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Vision and Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with the organization's business goals, particularly in the realms of investment and insurance products.
• Expertise in Risk Management Technologies: Possess in-depth knowledge of credit risk, market risk and operational risk, and financial planning tools to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Regulatory Acumen: Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory frameworks to ensure all technology solutions comply with current laws and standards.
• Digital Transformation Proficiency: Lead initiatives to modernize legacy systems, adopt new methodologies, and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance system performance and resilience.
• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a large engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Client-Centric Approach: Develop secure, scalable, and client-focused technology infrastructures that enhance the customer experience and support business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the seamless integration of technology solutions across investment and insurance services, maintaining high standards of system reliability and availability.

These factors are critical for success in a senior technology leadership role within a global financial institution, ensuring that technological advancements effectively support and drive business strategies. -en