Apac & Middle East Corporate Banking Technology Director

Role Overview

The APAC & Middle East Corporate Banking Technology Director is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and driving the strategic transformation of corporate banking technology across the APAC and Middle East regions. This individual will lead efforts to enhance horizontal Risk & Control frameworks, strengthen Operational Governance, and deliver technology solutions to enable scalable and resilient corporate banking platforms. The role will involve overseeing complex, multi-region technology programs, beginning with the buildout of the Gift City Corporate Banking Platform and extending to Singapore and Hong Kong, while also optimizing delivery in UAE and India for UBS corporate banking programs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Transformation and Governance
- Define and implement the technology strategy to support the corporate banking business in APAC and the Middle East.
- Drive a robust horizontal Risk & Control agenda, ensuring alignment with regional and global corporate banking priorities.
- Establish and maintain strong Operational Governance frameworks to oversee execution quality and mitigate delivery risks.

Program Delivery and Buildout
- Lead the technology development and deployment for the Gift City Corporate Banking Platform, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
- Oversee the subsequent buildout of corporate banking technology platforms in Singapore and Hong Kong, ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency.
- Enhance technology delivery and operational excellence for UBS corporate banking programs in the UAE and India.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Technology teams to leverage synergies and ensure end-to-end delivery of technology solutions.
- Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure systems are operationally robust and efficient.
- Work with Product teams to incorporate business innovation and new features into the technology roadmap.
- Liaise with Front Office teams to ensure the technology platform supports client-facing requirements and business growth strategies.

Leadership and Team Oversight
- Lead a team of senior technology professionals and cross-functional delivery teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
- Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to India-based technology teams, driving delivery excellence.
- Champion agile execution practices to enhance responsiveness and adaptability to evolving business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Technical Expertise
- Extensive experience (15+ years) in corporate banking technology, with a proven track record in leading large-scale, multi-region transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of Risk & Control frameworks and Operational Governance practices within banking technology environments.
- Expertise in building and scaling corporate banking platforms across diverse regulatory and operational landscapes.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across business, operations, and technology functions.
- Proven leadership in managing geographically distributed teams, with a focus on fostering innovation and driving delivery excellence.
- Adept at navigating complex regulatory and compliance requirements in APAC and the Middle East.

Other Requirements
- Strong program and portfolio management skills, with experience delivering technology solutions in agile environments.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and ensure successful delivery.
- Familiarity with UAE, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong corporate banking landscapes is highly desirable.

Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Strong risk management and governance expertise
- Results-driven, with a focus on execution and impact
- Collaborative leadership and team-building skills
- Adaptability in navigating complex, dynamic environments

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the corporate banking technology strategy for one of the most dynamic and high-growth regions in the financial services industry. As a pivotal leader, you will drive transformational change, deliver impactful technology solutions, and strengthen the foundation for future growth across APAC and the Middle East.

**Purpose of the role**

To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.

**Accountabilities**
- Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives.
- Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of s