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