• Lead large-scale systems (Clearing, Settlement and Collateral management)
• Java, microservices, Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial market infrastructure organization in Asia. The organization is known for running highly regulated, large-scale technology platforms that support market stability, operational resilience, and innovation across the financial services ecosystem.

Job Description

As an IT Systems Director (Clearing & Settlement Systems), your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of post-trade technology solutions.
• Ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security to meet operational needs.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver technology initiatives.
• Overseeing system upgrades and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to the development team.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks in post-trade systems.
• Managing budgets and resources for ongoing and upcoming technology projects.
• Monitoring industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for post-trade systems.

The Successful Applicant

A successful IT Sytems Director (Clearing & Settlement Systems) should have:

• Bachelor's degree (or above) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in system design and development
• 5+ years in a management and/or technical leadership capacity, with proven experience leading developers and owning delivery outcomes.
• A strong background in IT and post-trade systems within the financial services industry.
• Experience in leading technology projects with a focus on post-trade operations.
• Proficiency in system design, development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

What's on Offer

If you are ready to move forward in your career, we encourage you to apply.