APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Summary

Lead enterprise application development and technology transformation across Banking, Finance, Regulatory Reporting, Data & Analytics, and AML platforms. Manage end-to-end delivery, technical leadership, and strategic initiatives to drive modernisation and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise application development, implementation, and technology transformation across Banking, Finance, Regulatory Reporting, Data & Analytics, and AML platforms to achieve business goals.

Oversee end-to-end application delivery including solution design, development, migration, testing, deployment, Hyper Care, and production support to ensure seamless operations.

Provide technical leadership for enterprise applications such as PeopleSoft, Murex, OPICS, Sophis, Sabre, AXIOM, and Norkom to maintain system integrity and performance.

Manage Finance technology programmes including General Ledger, E-Procurement, T&E, Billing, Contract Management, and GL Enrichment solutions to support financial operations.

Lead application architecture design, technology evaluation, proof of concepts (POCs), hackathons, RFQs, and RFPs to select and implement effective enterprise technology solutions.

Manage application quality, performance, technology governance, risk management, and continuous improvement across global environments to ensure compliance and reliability.

Lead and manage technology teams in Singapore, including senior resources and vendor teams, to deliver projects efficiently and foster collaboration.

Partner with CIO, CFO, C-suite executives, business stakeholders, and enterprise architects to align technology initiatives with strategic business objectives.

Drive application modernisation, Data & Analytics/AI adoption, operational efficiency, and business benefits to enhance competitive advantage.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Experience in Banking & Financial Services

Knowledge of Digital Banking platforms

Expertise in Finance Transformation initiatives

Familiarity with Regulatory Reporting requirements

Understanding of AML / Transaction Monitoring processes

Experience in Risk & Compliance management

Exposure to Wealth Management systems

Background in Enterprise Technology solutions

Knowledge of AI & Advanced Analytics applications