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Introduction:

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking for a high caliber IT professional to lead their IT operations of Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

1. Formulate and drive competitive & effective IT strategies and roadmaps aligned to the business strategies as well as corporate priorities.
2. Lead and manage the IT department, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support teams.
3. Ensure all IT solutions are designed, built, deployed, operated and supported in an agile and efficient way that ensure the company could realise sustainable business value as well as regulatory compliance.
4. Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations (e.g., HKMA, MAS, GDPR) and internal governance standards.
5. Prepare and monitor the IT Budget to ensure adequate resources (monetary, technical and manpower, etc.) are allocated to implement IT plans and projects in an efficient and effective manner.
6. Establish and maintain effective partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines, MBA is a plus.
2. Minimum 15 years’ solid IT experience, with not less than 8 years at senior management level, ideally from banking / financial services sector.
3. Proven experience in managing a size-able team of technology professionals (that include in-house, external resources) to drive strategic IT projects and solutions.
4. Good understanding and knowledge of all-round IT functions and the latest technology concepts, trends and capabilities.
5. Strong financial and business acumen, critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
6. Proven leadership, interpersonal, people management, communication skills.
7. A growth mindset that seeks continuous improvements, opportunities to learn, and greater challenges to solve.
8. Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese