Hays Hiring! Full Time IT Transformation Lead (Global Markets) in - Ricebowl

Your new company
A leading international financial institution is undergoing a significant technology and operations transformation across its Global Markets business in Asia. As part of this programme, they are looking for an experienced technology transformation leader to drive the modernisation of their middle and back-office environment, initially focused on Singapore with broader regional scalability.

Your new role
This is a senior, hands-on individual contributor role where you will work closely with Front Office, Operations, Middle Office, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Technology and external vendors. You will assess existing applications, define future-state requirements, lead vendor and platform evaluations, oversee RFPs and manage implementation through testing, migration, cutover and stabilisation. You will also identify opportunities to increase automation and straight-through processing, reduce manual processes and strengthen operational controls across the post-trade environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• 15+ years' experience in technology transformation and complex project delivery within capital markets or securities operations.
• Strong knowledge of Equity and FICC products and front-to-back trade lifecycles.
• Deep understanding of post-trade processes including allocation, confirmation, clearing, settlement, custody, corporate actions, reconciliations and payments.
• Proven hands-on experience implementing post-trade technology platforms, covering areas such as requirements, architecture, vendor evaluation, testing, migration and go-live.
• Experience managing complex transformation programmes, sizeable budgets and technology vendors.
• Strong senior stakeholder management and the ability to operate independently in a lean regional environment.
• Exposure to major industry post-trade platforms would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Singapore and Hong Kong regulatory environments would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to take a lead role in a high-impact regional transformation, shaping the future technology architecture supporting a complex Global Markets business. You will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders and ownership across strategy, solution selection and execution.

What you need to do now

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EA Reg Number: R22107752
EA License Number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No: 200609504D

Desired Skills and Experience

Drive a major post-trade technology transformation and implementation | Singapore | Permanent position