VP, Core Banking Project Management Office, Technology COO, Group Technology

VP, Core Banking Project Management Office, Technology COO, Group Technology - (WD76598)

Business Function

Group Technology empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure and system through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, coupled with strengthening people capability and banking on innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners and customers through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Summary

• Technology is key to enabling the DBS vision of being the leading bank in Asia. To meet the challenges arising from the ever-evolving technological advancements and increasing sophistication and demands of customers, there is a need for deft technology managers to ensure robust governance.

• As a member of the Technology COO team, you will oversee a global portfolio of technology management activities (includes participating in any technology management related initiatives), with a focus on:

• Core Banking projects/ initiatives

• Policy/Standard/Guide enforcement validation
• This role ensures that DBS Bank's technology framework aligns with global regulatory requirements (MAS, HKMA, RBI, GDPR, etc.) and industry best practices (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT), and internal policies while identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
• The position requires a strategic leader who can identify systemic risks, drive audit remediation, and enhance governance across all regions where DBS operates.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for reviewing and participating in the core banking project plans (such as SDLC flow, functional capabilities, technical architecture, batch processing, deep domain knowledge in core banking products (e.g., deposits, general ledger, accounting, lending), system integration, implementation risk and technology management).
• Perform review of new / revised processes, provide risk opinion, conduct gap analysis and ensure proper approvals and documentations.
• Collaborate with the different technology and risk teams to conduct pre and post implementation review of new / revised processes to provide assurance.
• Engage and collaborate with technology stakeholders to proactively identify risks at a detailed and technical level and ensure that IT is effectively driving remediation activities and to continuously improve IT risk posture.

Required Experience

• At least 12 years of experience preferably with exposure on core banking systems and its related projects/ initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, assessing and advising on core banking projects and its related technology risks.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal and operating skills to effectively drive the project agenda with IT functions.
• Strong communication skills at all levels -- able to effectively communicate with IT and senior management, as well as line staff to drive IT project initiatives and other IT risk management related areas.
• Knowledge of Information Security, System Resiliency & Availability & Software development practices and frameworks and regulatory requirements preferred.

• Subject matter expertise in managing core banking projects/ initiatives, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Project management

• SDLC process (includes, CICD, SQA)
• DevOps, Release & deployment
• Change management
• Good technical competencies and exposure to IT application and/ or infrastructure development, support and management.

Soft Skills

• Strong executive communication (for Technology EXCO-level reporting).
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
• Leadership in driving cultural change toward risk awareness.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science, or related field.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.