Technologies Chief Architect (Executive Director) –US Investment Bank recruitment

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and continuously evolve an optimal technology architecture and roadmap for APAC

• Work closely with senior management across the region to define the best IT solutions

• Create and alignment of global standards and IT directions

• Provide inspirational technical leadership across a diverse set of technology and business domains, driving technical improvement, alignment and innovation across a wide team of individuals operating in a highly complex post trade environment

• Determine and lead the regional technical governance process and work closely with business streams to implement the technical transformations

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or above in Computer Science

• Min. 15 years experience in financial institution or investment bank, at least 5 years in similar role

• Proven track record in developing technologies with responsibility for architecture, development, delivery, support and decision making

• Architecture and design skills on complex, multi-system programs

• Experience of constructing high-volume, high-performance, scalable solutions

• Experience providing technical leadership in a hands-on role

• Investment banking/private banking knowledge

• Knowledge of architectural and delivery methodologies such as UML and ideally SCRUM

• Ability to communicate technical issues in a clear and concise manner

• Good knowledge of messaging, server side development, Oracle experience etc.

To apply, please send your CV to kerry@aptitudeasia.com and anson@aptitudeasia.com