Job Description
Role Summary The successful candidate will have responsibility for delivering the business initiative and technology change for Cross-border Cross-currency (CBCC) technology while providing markets leadership working in partnership with all levels of stakeholders across business, operations, technology, product, risk, compliance, and regulators. As a member of the CBCC Technology leadership team, he/she will have accountability into the Global Delivery Lead CBCC Technology, within Global Payment Solutions and operate with cross functional teams for projects with budget ranging from USD $100k to $3mil. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage key payments initiatives covering: High-value payments, Cross border cross currency payments, Domestic payment systems including payment channels, processing, clearing and associated infrastructure. - Drive delivery across multiple functions including business, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and finance. - Partner with senior regional and global stakeholders to align strategic priorities and execution plans. - Coordinate across local, regional, and global teams to manage dependencies, timelines, and delivery outcomes. - Support modernization and transformation initiatives involving payment platforms, clearing systems, digital channels, and industry changes such as scheme upgrades. - Engage with regulators, market infrastructures, vendors, and external partners where required to support delivery and ensure alignment with market expectations. - Ensure delivery meets agreed scope, timeline, budget, and regulatory expectations. Required Experience & Skills - Proven track record as a technology leader with experience in the payments domain with deep understanding of the risk and controls agenda. - Significant experience delivering payments technology initiatives, including programmes with budgets of USD 2m+, and leading complex, cross-functional delivery in high-performing environments across multiple countries and cultures. - Strong knowledge of cross-border payments, ISO 20022, SWIFT, and payment engine design/operating principles; familiarity with modern engineering practices and tooling including Agile, Kafka, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AI. - Intellectually curious: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technology risks and develop mitigation strategies with the ability to grow detailed knowledge of operational risk management & regulatory landscape within payments. - Demonstrable capability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing global teams, driving consistent outcomes across Asia markets. - Strategic and execution-focused mindset with high ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes. - Strong delivery discipline, including structured planning, proactive risk and dependency management, and a clear focus on execution and measurable results. - Solid programme governance and financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, benefits tracking, and maintaining appropriate controls. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior business leaders and technology partners. Preferred / Differentiating Qualifications - Extensive banking experience with prior leadership exposure within payments or transaction banking domains. - Strong familiarity with the Hong Kong banking and payments ecosystem. - PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent program management certifications preferred & experience working across Asia-Pacific or multi-country banking environments is advantageous. - Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin will be a strong advantage.
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