Deputy Head of IT — FULL_TIME
Key Responsibilities
- Support the leadership and management of the technology function.
- Ensure the stability, security and effective operation of critical banking systems and technology infrastructure.
- Manage technology issues, vendors, system implementations and cross-functional requirements.
- Utilise strong technical experience in banking technology including core banking, digital banking, payments, cards, APIs and integrations.
- Identify and prioritise business-critical systems and technology issues based on risk, urgency and business impact.
- Provide proactive reporting of issues, delays, risks and progress.
- Drive problems through to resolution with clear accountability and ownership.
- Perform root-cause analysis and incident management to prevent recurring issues.
- Enforce contractual obligations and monitor deliverables to hold vendors accountable.
- Oversee system implementations, integrations, testing, change management and production stability.
- Implement IT governance, cybersecurity, operational resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity measures.
- Establish IT priorities, action trackers, escalation procedures, KPIs and management reporting.
- Lead teams and communicate effectively with Operations, Finance and business departments.
- Develop internal technical capabilities to reduce excessive reliance on external vendors.
Job Requirements
- You must have significant experience in banking or fintech environments, ideally within organisations undergoing rapid growth or transformation.
- You possess a deep technical and operational understanding of banking infrastructure and critical business systems.
- You have a proven ability to design and strengthen IT systems, governance frameworks and internal technical capabilities.
- You demonstrate a hands-on approach to problem-solving and taking full ownership of complex technical challenges.
- You have a track record of delivering measurable improvements in technology operations and system stability.
- You show clear readiness to transition into a Head of IT leadership position within a three to six-month timeframe.
Job Details
- Location: Singapore (Based in Maldives).
- Job Type: Full-time.
