55 Head Of Technology jobs in Hong Kong

Established in Hong Kong in 1950, HAECO is one of the world's leading independent aircraft engineering and maintenance groups. It is also one of the largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service providers in terms of capacity. Through its 16 operating companies around the world, the Group offers a full spectrum of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, fleet technical management, cabin solutions, private jet solutions, freighter conversion, parts manufacturing and technical training.

港機集團於1950年在香港成立,是全球領先的獨立飛機工程集團,也是規模最大的飛機維修、修理及大修服務供應商之一。集團透過遍佈世界各地的16間營運公司,為航空公司客戶提供全面的飛機工程服務。港機集團的服務範圍包括機身服務、外勤服務、部件服務、發動機服務、航材技術管理、機隊技術管理、客艙設計整裝方案、 私人飛機設計整裝方案、客改貨、零部件製造及技術培訓。

The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world.

Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.

Position Description

The Group Head of Technology Innovation is responsible for leading and executing Technology initiatives (Ti), such as Drones Assisted Aircraft Inspection, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Robotic Process Automation, and AI/ML solutions at HAECO Group. He / She leads the Ti programme in co-ordination with HAECO Group entities throughout the development cycle from research, concept development, proof-of-concept, to scaling and deployment of innovative technologies. He / She will also work with research institutes, technology vendors and partners to integrate technologies into the company operations. What You'll Do

Research and consolidate latest global technology trend and HAECO landscape in the MRO market

Work with different entities to come up with a realistic rollout plan for the design, pilot, refinement, and deployment of annual Ti programme

Lead the technology application managers to drive entity level Ti programmes with tangible business results

Lead and drive innovative Ti Programme by exploring, evaluating, and deploying to HAECO

Develop the standardisation and adoption of technology applications (such as Robotics in operations, Artificial Intelligent/ Machine Learning through Image Recognition, New material/ tooling application, etc.)

Be the key counterpart with Group Leadership Team and Entity Leaders to review and align available technologies on the technology journey across entities

Act as key focal to represent HAECO in the external technology engagement (such as Aviation Services Research Centre and Engineering Councils/ Institutes, etc.)

Accelerate innovation and bring in new technologies and deploy them in entities to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency for our customers and stakeholders

Report the Ti programme and projects status with i) GLTs in Monthly Business Review; ii) Segment leaders, and Entity heads in bi-monthly Technology Working Group meeting, and iii) Entity Technology representatives in monthly meeting

Accountable to evaluate all potential new technologies through broad-based market research and realization of evidence obtained from any pilot project

Structure the evaluation and demonstration on all potential new technologies is feasible and deployable, and gathering user feedbacks and insights from key stakeholders What You'll Need

1. Functional and other Relevant Experience

Over 3-5 years of experience in technology innovation relevant working experience, partnering with external vendors and institutions

Ability to manage and facilitate technical workshops for knowledge / experience transfer and process requirements review

Strong experience in leading and implementing regional projects with structure programme and project management skills

Strong programme, communication, analytical, change management and project management skills

Demonstrate with proven experience in regional government technology funding and patent application

1. Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge

Strong technology literacy with bachelor or above degree education

Business process reengineering experiences (lean six sigma green belt or black belt preferred)

Strong project management professional with PMP Or PRINCE2

Agile development qualifications such as DevOps or Scrum master

Fluent in English and Mandarin is an advantage

Knowledge in MRO business, operational technology, and MRO related regulations & standards is preferred but not a must

HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.

Build your career with us and be part of something bigger at HAECO

Reference ID: 776

Candidates not contacted 4-6 weeks after submission of applications and/or interviews may consider their application unsuccessful.

All information provided by candidates will be treated in strict confidence and will be used for employment purpose only.

Full-time

Job description:

The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world.

Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.

Position Description

The Group Head of Technology Innovation is responsible for leading and executing Technology initiatives (Ti), such as Drones Assisted Aircraft Inspection, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Robotic Process Automation, and AI/ML solutions at HAECO Group. He / She leads the Ti programme in co-ordination with HAECO Group entities throughout the development cycle from research, concept development, proof-of-concept, to scaling and deployment of innovative technologies. He / She will also work with research institutes, technology vendors and partners to integrate technologies into the company operations.

What You'll Do

• Research and consolidate latest global technology trend and HAECO landscape in the MRO market
• Work with different entities to come up with a realistic rollout plan for the design, pilot, refinement, and deployment of annual Ti programme
• Lead the technology application managers to drive entity level Ti programmes with tangible business results
• Lead and drive innovative Ti Programme by exploring, evaluating, and deploying to HAECO
• Develop the standardisation and adoption of technology applications (such as Robotics in operations, Artificial Intelligent/ Machine Learning through Image Recognition, New material/ tooling application, etc.)
• Be the key counterpart with Group Leadership Team and Entity Leaders to review and align available technologies on the technology journey across entities
• Act as key focal to represent HAECO in the external technology engagement (such as Aviation Services Research Centre and Engineering Councils/ Institutes, etc.)
• Accelerate innovation and bring in new technologies and deploy them in entities to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency for our customers and stakeholders
• Report the Ti programme and projects status with i) GLTs in Monthly Business Review; ii) Segment leaders, and Entity heads in bi-monthly Technology Working Group meeting, and iii) Entity Technology representatives in monthly meeting
• Accountable to evaluate all potential new technologies through broad-based market research and realization of evidence obtained from any pilot project
• Structure the evaluation and demonstration on all potential new technologies is feasible and deployable, and gathering user feedbacks and insights from key stakeholders

What You'll Need

1. Functional and other Relevant Experience

• Over 3-5 years of experience in technology innovation relevant working experience, partnering with external vendors and institutions
• Ability to manage and facilitate technical workshops for knowledge / experience transfer and process requirements review
• Strong experience in leading and implementing regional projects with structure programme and project management skills
• Strong programme, communication, analytical, change management and project management skills
• Demonstrate with proven experience in regional government technology funding and patent application

2. Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge

• Strong technology literacy with bachelor or above degree education
• Business process reengineering experiences (lean six sigma green belt or black belt preferred)
• Strong project management professional with PMP Or PRINCE2
• Agile development qualifications such as DevOps or Scrum master
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is an advantage
• Knowledge in MRO business, operational technology, and MRO related regulations & standards is preferred but not a must

HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.

Build your career with us and be part of something bigger at HAECO

Reference ID: 776

Candidates not contacted 4-6 weeks after submission of applications and/or interviews may consider their application unsuccessful.

All information provided by candidates will be treated in strict confidence and will be used for employment purpose only.

HKMC Annuity Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, is an authorized insurer to carry on long term insurance business and facilitate retirement financial planning through the provision of annuity products in Hong Kong.

Head of Information Technology is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall planning, organising, and execution of all IT functions across the company. This includes leading the IT department, directing all IT operations to meet user requirements, and ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services. The role is critical in aligning the company’s technology strategy with its business goals, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the security and integrity of all corporate data and systems.

• Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and execute the company's IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives; act as a key advisor to the executive team on technology matters; lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies and systems; manage the IT department budget with focus on ROI.
• IT Operations & Infrastructure Management: Oversee application system architecture, design, software development lifecycle, production support services, and related components (e.g. workflow management, application servers, cloud services, web portal); ensure high performance, security, and availability; establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices including security, disaster recovery, and standards; manage vendor relationships.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Lead the development and enforcement of a comprehensive cybersecurity program; ensure incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans; ensure compliance with corporate policies, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g. SOC 2, PCI-DSS); mentor and develop the IT team; manage staffing, performance, and development.
• Project & Program Management: Direct and manage major IT projects to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget; oversee IT project portfolio prioritization based on business needs and resources.

• Degree holder in Computer Science, IT or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in application development, including 5 years in IT management
• Experience in life insurance industry, especially annuity products, services and operations
• Experience in IT infrastructure planning, development, and operational leadership across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Knowledge of IT governance, security best practices, and IT risk management
• Familiar with waterfall, agile SDLC, DevOps, microservices, BI analytics
• Extensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and data protection regulations
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

Interested parties please send your full resume including current and expected salary by 25 September 2025.

Please visit the company careers page for other application methods.

Please ensure that all information provided to HKMCA is accurate, complete and updated. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Financial Services and Insurance

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HKMC Annuity Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, is an authorized insurer to carry on long term insurance business and facilitate retirement financial planning through the provision of annuity products in Hong Kong.

Position Summary

The Head of Information Technology (IT) is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall planning, organising, and execution of all IT functions across the company. This includes leading the IT department, directing all IT operations to meet user requirements, and ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services. The role is critical in aligning the company's technology strategy with its business goals, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the security and integrity of all corporate data and systems.

Job Descriptions:

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

• To develop and execute the company's IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives;
• To act as a key advisor to the executive team on all technology-related matters, including emerging trends, risks, and opportunities;
• To lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies and systems to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage; and
• To manage the IT departmental budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and a strong return on investment (ROI) for technology spend.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:

• To oversee the company's application system architecture, design, software development lifecycle, production support services, and related components (e.g. workflow management, application servers, cloud services, web portal etc.), ensuring high levels of performance, security, and availability;
• To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of all hardware, software, and enterprise systems;
• To establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, and standards; and
• To manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management:

• To lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect company data, intellectual property, and IT systems from internal and external threats;
• To lead the response to security incidents and ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are robust and regularly tested; and
• To collaborate closely with risk management function and Group IT, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g. SOC 2, PCI-DSS).

Team Leadership & Development:

• To lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement; and
• To manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, and performance management.

Project & Program Management:

• To direct and manage major IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget; and
• To oversee the management of the IT project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and resource availability.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Computer Sciences, IT or related discipline;
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in application development, of which 5 years should be in IT management level;
• Experience in life insurance industry especially annuity products, services and operations;
• Demonstrable experience with IT infrastructure planning, development, and operational leadership, including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments;
• Knowledge of IT governance requirements, security best practices, and IT risk management;
• Familiar with waterfall, agile system development cycle, DevOps, micro-services, BI analytics;
• Extensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and data protection regulations;
• Excellent project management and communication skills; and
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Interested parties please send your full resume starting your current and expected salary by 25 September 2025.

Please visit for other application methods.

Please ensure that all information provided to the HKMCA is accurate, complete and updated. Data provided which is inaccurate, misleading or incomplete may influence the process and outcome of the recruitment exercise. Please read the HKMCA Personal Information Collection Statement for Recruitment of Prospective Staff Members and Licensed Individual Insurance Agents at the HKMCA website before completing the application form. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

As the Head of Information Technology in Hong Kong, this senior role is accountable for shaping information technology strategy and delivering measurable outcomes across the business. The position partners closely with cross‑functional leaders, drives operational excellence, and scales processes to support growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set a clear multi‑year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics.
• Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance.
• Elevate CSAT/NPS through service design, QA, and knowledge management.
• Build data‑driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement loops.
• Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed.
• Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities.
• Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos.

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此職缺為 Keller Executive Search 之內部職位,並非客戶公司的招聘。

作為 Hong Kong 的 Head of Information Technology,此資深職務需制定 Information Technology 策略並推動可衡量的成果。職務內容包含與管理團隊密切合作、推進營運卓越,以及建立可擴展流程以支援成長。

主要職責:

• 制定多年期策略並落實至以季為單位的計畫與指標。
• 以教練式領導帶領團隊,強化心理安全與高績效文化。
• 建立以數據驅動的營運節奏與持續改善機制。
• 管理預算與供應商;協調並談定合約。
• 設計符合在地法規與內部政策的流程。

• 與銷售、行銷與人資合作落實重點任務。

• 向高階管理層報告並代表本功能。

詳情

• 7+ years in progressively senior roles within the relevant discipline; experience leading managers.
• Demonstrated success building scalable processes and delivering against OKRs.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; fluency with data tools and business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable local laws, standards, and industry best practices.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certifications are advantageous

任職資格:

• 7 年以上相關資深經驗,具領導主管之管理經驗。
• 具備建立可擴展流程與達成 OKR 之實績。
• 具備優秀的分析與財務能力。
• 具備卓越的利害關係人溝通能力
• 熟悉當地法規與業界標準。
• 大學以上學歷;具進階學位或證照者尤佳。

• Competitive compensation: HK$ 1,305,000–1,594,000 HKD
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.

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HKMC Annuity Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, is an authorized insurer to carry on long term insurance business and facilitate retirement financial planning through the provision of annuity products in Hong Kong.

The Head of Information Technology (IT) is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall planning, organising, and execution of all IT functions across the company. This includes leading the IT department, directing all IT operations to meet user requirements, and ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services. The role is critical in aligning the company's technology strategy with its business goals, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the security and integrity of all corporate data and systems.

Job Descriptions:

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

• To develop and execute the company's IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives;
• To act as a key advisor to the executive team on all technology-related matters, including emerging trends, risks, and opportunities;
• To lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies and systems to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage; and
• To manage the IT departmental budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and a strong return on investment (ROI) for technology spend.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:

• To oversee the company's application system architecture, design, software development lifecycle, production support services, and related components (e.g. workflow management, application servers, cloud services, web portal etc.), ensuring high levels of performance, security, and availability;
• To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of all hardware, software, and enterprise systems;
• To establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, and standards; and
• To manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management:

• To lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect company data, intellectual property, and IT systems from internal and external threats;
• To lead the response to security incidents and ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are robust and regularly tested; and
• To collaborate closely with risk management function and Group IT, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g. SOC 2, PCI-DSS).

Team Leadership & Development:

• To lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement; and
• To manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, and performance management.

Project & Program Management:

• To direct and manage major IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget; and
• To oversee the management of the IT project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and resource availability.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Computer Sciences, IT or related discipline;
• A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in application development, of which 5 years should be in IT management level;
• Experience in life insurance industry especially annuity products, services and operations;
• Demonstrable experience with IT infrastructure planning, development, and operational leadership, including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments;
• Knowledge of IT governance requirements, security best practices, and IT risk management;
• Familiar with waterfall, agile system development cycle, DevOps, micro-services, BI analytics;
• Extensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and data protection regulations;
• Excellent project management and communication skills; and
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Interested parties please send your full resume stating your current and expected salary by 25 September 2025.

Please visit for other application methods.

Please ensure that all information provided to the HKMCA is accurate, complete and updated. Data provided which is inaccurate, misleading or incomplete may influence the process and outcome of the recruitment exercise. Please read the HKMCA Personal Information Collection Statement for Recruitment of Prospective Staff Members and Licensed Individual Insurance Agents at the HKMCA website before completing the application form. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI's core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred about 1,600 technologies to the industries and has been granted close to 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Information Technology Department to support business strategies, digital transformation and improve operational efficiency with an optimized budget and timeframe
• Manage the development, deployment, and ongoing support of IT systems supporting the needs of different business units
• Review and manage contingency plans for all IT systems in alignment with compliance and business requirements. Source and procure services where appropriate and manage the vendor relationships
• Lead the IT departmental projects in Hong Kong and Mainland China to ensure they are delivered within the agreed budget and timeframe
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks relating to IT security, network, software asset management, etc.
• Ensure the company is in compliance with regulatory requirements in cybersecurity, data protection and related regulations in Hong Kong and Mainland China
• Review governance framework and policies to ensure services are delivered in high quality and compliance with established standards and policies
• Mentor staff in the Information Technology Department. Drive efficient and effective resource planning and allocation
• Develop and review IT-related policies and guidelines for operational excellence and perform regular reviews of control and risk level
• Work with Senior Management and Facilities team to provide accurate and integrated support flexibly.
• Travel to Mainland offices is required

Job Requirements:

• A recognized degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• At least 12 years' experience in leading the IT function of a sizable team in a reputable organization
• Substantial experience in IT strategy, governance, and management. Proven knowledge of project management and cybersecurity
• Proven experience in cross-border team and vendor management between Hong Kong and Mainland China highly preferred
• Experience in IT system deployment
• Strong in IT operation support
• Professional qualifications in project management such as PMP or PRINCE2 and in cybersecurity such as CISSP or CISM are preferred
• Ability to communicate and present solutions to the CXOs and work with other Departmental Executives effectively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to work under pressure with accountability
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Lives ASTRI values

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or travel document number, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant's experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

ASTRI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used exclusively for recruitment only. For details, please refer to ASTRI Privacy Policy Statement.

Head of Information Technology

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO, this role will be responsible for developing and managing CMU OmniClear's in-house IT systems and CMU infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full technology lifecycle of mission-critical financial systems, including core platform architecture, middleware, APIs, infrastructure, and data security.
• Lead IT strategy and execution for enterprise systems integration, vendor onboarding, and platform development aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams across application support, architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, ensuring system resilience, scalability, and compliance.
• Direct vendor engagement: from RFP and contract negotiation to service performance monitoring for third-party platforms.
• Ensure secure and compliant data management practices, including encryption standards, data retention, access controls, and adherence to local and cross-border regulations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and external partners to align IT deliverables with strategic objectives and timelines.
• Oversee project delivery in build and run phases, ensuring delivery KPIs, budget control, and business continuity readiness.
• Establish incident response protocols, DR capabilities, and monitoring across all business-critical systems.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field is preferred.
• At least 12 years of relevant IT leadership roles within financial institutions or market infrastructure organizations, with a strong track record managing enterprise-scale platforms.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise system architecture and modular design, including system integration, microservices, messaging protocols (e.g. MQ, RESTful APIs, ISO 20022/15022), and full-stack development workflows.
• Proven experience with SWIFT systems, including Alliance Access/Cloud, HSMs, RMA, and SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) compliance requirements.
• Skilled in infrastructure planning and deployment across on-prem and cloud environments, containerization, virtualization (VMWare), and system observability (e.g. monitoring/logging frameworks).
• Strong understanding of system security and resilience, including encryption standards, tokenization, PKI, and implementation of regulatory-grade security controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors across RFP, contract, implementation, and SLA and performance oversight, especially for mission-critical platforms with high throughput and availability requirements.
• Effective leader of cross-functional teams (architecture, development, support, cybersecurity), with clear communication across technical and business stakeholders.
• Prior experience working with regulatory requirements and operational standards in capital markets, payments, or post-trade environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and senior management to identify and address issues.
• Candidates with supplementary experience and qualifications will also be considered, even if they do not meet all of the specified requirements above.

Conditions of service

• Appointment will be offered by CMU OmniClear
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered. There is flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
• Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and paid annual leave

Closing Date for Application:
6 September 2025.

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for more information about the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and execute HK branch's IT strategy in alignment with business units' objectives and development plan and head office directions

• Drive a high-performance culture by instilling a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and teamwork to ensure timely execution of tasks and alignment with branch-wide goals

• Build and lead high-performing teams with clear roles and responsibilities

• Foster a culture of innovation and curiosity by staying on top of latest technology trend, technology applications, and development tools.

• Constantly explore opportunities to make use of technology to enable continuous improvements and upgrades in the branch

• Fully responsible for the operational-ness and effectiveness of branch's banking systems, infrastructures and applications regardless of whether the system is housed locally in HK or sitting offshore or outsourced to head office or vendors for maintenance

• Oversee branch-related IT infrastructure, production environments and disaster recovery environments, including networks, servers and information security systems to ensure sufficient resilience and continuity to support all operational and contingency platforms

• Maintain high availability and performance of systems supporting dealing room and client-facing platforms

• Fully accountable for branch's IT infrastructure, processes and system setups to be in compliance with head office standards and local regulatory requirements

• Lead and deliver IT related projects across Corporate and Private Banking, from initiation, design, coordination, implementation to post-implementation review to ensure they are delivered on time and within scope and budget

• Provide timely and effective desktop support to all staff in HK branch to ensure their computers, printers or any office devices are properly setup and operational

• Develop local expertise in data management and reporting tools such as PowerBI to support local business needs

• Maintain an effective vendor management to ensure vendors deliver our requirements within cost within time and are operated in a manner that is compliant with HK and China regulators

• Develop & maintain strong controls around data privacy, information security, and risk management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related fields

• Minimum 15 years of IT experience, including more than 10 years in leadership roles within the banking or financial services sector

• Proven expertise in managing and delivering complex IT projects across diverse banking environments

• In-depth understanding of dealing room technologies, banking applications, regulatory frameworks, and branch governance.

• Extensive experience in designing systems architecture for complex IT ecosystems, including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification and assessment of solution alternatives, technology selection and design configuration

• Solid knowledge in programming and coding is a strong plus

• Strong stakeholder management, vendor management and communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across business and technical teams