Regional Head, Application Developer, Global Financial Markets

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Technology LeadershipSpearhead large-scale technology transformation initiatives, including the modernization of platforms, data solutions, and the conceptualization and development of strategic systemsDefine and drive the strategic direction, development, and future growth of technologyFormulate and execute technology roadmaps, providing clear prioritization for engineering teams and stakeholdersIdentify high-impact use cases for emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI, and drive their implementation to accelerate innovation, improve automation, and deliver transformative business valueCollaborate closely with business stakeholders, Quants, Product Control, Market Risk, and Regulatory Reporting to architect end-to-end solutions supporting various financial product lifecyclesConduct research and case studies on leading-edge technologies, making determinations on their probability of implementationDelivery & Engineering ExcellenceDrive end-to-end delivery of technology application services, with a focus on sales and distribution, and end-to-end customer/employee journeysDirect delivery of critical regulatory programs to ensure ongoing compliance and operational resiliencyManage technology budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing business impactOversee the development, maintenance, and support of critical financial platforms, covering areas such as risk management systems, post-trade processing, focusing on equities structured products, and equities derivatives lifecycle managementEnsure engineering excellence by remaining hands-on with coding and architecture reviews, regularly contributing to technical design sessions and code reviewsDevelop cross-platform services to reduce duplication and eliminate legacy systemsDrive innovation as part of delivery with AI and other advanced technologiesPeople & Organizational LeadershipBuild, hire, and lead top-tier application development and engineering teams, fostering a high-performing, agile, and accountable cultureProvide leadership to sub-department heads, supporting the company's culture, mission, and valuesMentor talent and facilitate successful career progressions within the teamDefine and optimize delivery operating models, including metrics, processes, methods, tools, and resource allocation across various locations, including offshore teamsImprove workforce productivity through the application of appropriate development and delivery processes, standards, and common frameworksBuild strategic partnerships with internal technology teams, business units, and external vendorsRequirementsExperienceOver 15 years of extensive experience in leading diverse technology teams and managing applications in the Financial Services and Financial Markets sectorProven experience across technology infrastructure, support, and application development, with significant hands-on development experienceDemonstrated experience in managing or leading development engagements in outsourced and distributed environmentsTrack record of successfully leading implementation of high-impact regulatory projectsFamiliarity with financial products, covering vanilla and derivatives asset classes such as FX, IR, EQD, commodities, crypto, and carbonTechnical SkillsSound knowledge of end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), with expertise in both waterfall and agile methodologies (e.g., Agile, CICD, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration)Strong understanding of application architecture and design, DevOps, and testing processesHands-on experience with at least 2-3 of the following tech stacks/concepts:OpenShift, Cloud adoption, MicroservicesData (e.g., Data Visualization & Analytics, NoSQL like Elastic & Mongo, SQL like Sybase & MSSQL)Low latency application developmentData analytics/Machine LearningEcosystems, APIs connectivityServer-side languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python)UI technologies (e.g., React, JavaScript)Generative AI (e.g., Copilot) and Agentic AI (e.g., Devin) technologiesDomain expertise in risk management systems, post-trade systems, structured products manufacturing, derivatives lifecycle management, equity derivatives, and regulatory reporting. Leadership & Soft SkillsProven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate geographically dispersed teamsExcellent relationship and strong stakeholder management skills, capable of communicating effectively at all levels, both internally and externally, with a concise and precise communication styleAnalytical, solution-oriented, and able to propose and follow through on both transformational and incremental changesVersatile, able to think out-of-the-box, and comfortable with ambiguityA hands-on team player with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to see the big pictureDemonstrates willingness to learn new technologies and a strong drive to rapidly develop working software-enPrimary LocationSingapore-DBS Asia CentralJobTechnologyScheduleRegularJob TypeFull-timeJob PostingNov 13, 2025, 4:39:54 PM