Section Head, Data Section (IT Development Dept.)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Data Section to ensure effective and efficient data-related system services and support, aligning with the Bank's short- and long-term business goals.
• Prioritize data-related projects and system change requests in line with the Bank’s business objectives, ensuring alignment with enterprise-grade data warehouse systems and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the execution of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for data projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeliness, compliance, and budget requirements.
• Communicate effectively with product owners, senior management, and stakeholders to provide updates on data project statuses, issues, and risks throughout the SDLC.
• Provide timely technical support, including troubleshooting and defect resolution, to ensure continuous operation of data systems.
• Review and enhance system capacity for data platforms to support business growth, including peak loads, by implementing performance optimization strategies.
• Oversee the development and management of data teams, ensuring resources align with business and technology growth.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to deliver high-quality data-related software solutions, overseeing vendor management from tendering to post-implementation support.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within the banking or financial industry.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills to secure buy-in from business and technology stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in large-scale data project management and system implementation, preferably in enterprise-grade data warehouse systems, regulatory reporting platforms, or business intelligence platforms.
• Proven expertise in SQL, ETL processes, databases, data modeling, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical teams in software application development and maintenance, with a focus on data systems.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with HKMA regulatory reporting requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience in vendor management, including tendering, contract negotiation, and post-implementation support.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese.

Other Information

• 5-day work
• Annual leave, Paternity leave, Birthday Leave, Volunteer leave etc.
• Medical Plan and Dental Plan
• Education Subsidies
• Family medical plan
• Insurance plan
• Discretionary Bonus

We offer competitive remuneration package and promising career opportunities to the successful candidates. Interested parties, please send full resume with current & expected salary and the date of availability to The HR Division, G.P.O. Box 2535, HK , or by clicking Apply Now. Please quote reference on your application. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal data of unsuccessful applications will be destroyed 24 months after the completion of the recruitment and selection exercise.

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