Head of Platform, Risk Technology, Middle Office Technology, Group Technology - Geylang

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/:

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/:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• en