• Senior tech leader role within a FS firm
• Lead a lean team thus requires hands-on ability

About Our Client

This is a large organization in the financial services industry, with a strong presence in Hong Kong. The company is growing within Asia, the company values innovation, integrity, and excellence, and has a significant number of employees.

Job Description

As a Regional IT Head, your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technology department and crafting the company's tech strategy.
• Overseeing all system design and changes in system architecture.
• Evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure.
• Aligning the company's technology resources with business goals.
• Staying updated with the latest technology trends and advancements.
• Ensuring the company's tech performance meets client and business needs.
• Working closely with stakeholders to enhance the overall business processes.
• Ensuring the cybersecurity as well as AI & Cloud transformation of the organization.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional IT Director should have:

• Bachelor Degree or Master Degree n Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• With track record working in top-tier banks / financial services institutions as leadership team in recent years.
• Proven hands-on technical ability across cloud transformation, infra modernization as well as IT security and operation management
• Ability to lead a relatively lean team thus the ability to work on hands-on duties as well.
• Prior exposure in leading IT team across Asia countries which include team in the region.
• Strong knowledge of all-round IT systems and infrastructure.
• Excellent understanding of IT operations and relevant laws, regulations.
• Ability to manage and deliver IT projects.
• Strong strategic and business acumen as well as exceptional leadership skills.
• Both Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese) and English language ability.

What's on Offer

• An attractive salary package
• Competitive company benefits.
• An opportunity to lead and influence the tech direction of the company.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.