Senior Vice President

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (三井住友銀行) (incorporated in Japan with limited liability) is one of the major international banks and a leading arranger of specialized financial products worldwide. The bank’s Hong Kong Branch is now seeking high‑calibre individuals with long‑term career objectives to apply for the following position: About the Role We are seeking a seasoned IT leader to join our Information Technology Department as the Head of Technology & Services Group. This pivotal position leads and oversees the IT infrastructure, IT services, projects & governance functions to ensure reliable systems and stable IT services supporting our business objectives. The role involves managing data centres, desktop and treasury systems, disaster recovery planning, technology risk, and vendor relationships. Job Duties & Responsibilities Manage various IT functions to ensure efficient service delivery and system stability. Build and cultivate strong IT teams, foster a positive organisational culture, and lead teams to meet objectives and maintain quality services. Strategically plan, oversee and design IT infrastructure systems; formulate strategy, plan and design local infrastructure and network; develop and lead the technical roadmap. Manage related global, regional and local IT projects. Plan and implement systems, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and IT professionals during project implementation. Oversee IT service management and IT asset management and all aspects of IT operations, including system monitoring, capacity planning, patch management and system release. Manage change management, incident and problem management. Oversee treasury and trading floor system service and support. Manage trading floor and Market Data Service (MDS) systems, dealer board system and trading platforms. Oversee disaster recovery to ensure IT resilience and business continuity. Plan and develop a DR plan and conduct associated drills to safeguard critical IT services and business processes. Manage technology risk; plan and mitigate system risk to an acceptable level. Ensure the bank fulfils regulatory, compliance and security requirements. Oversee IT procurement and Third‑Party Management (TPRM), manage vendor relationships, contracts and sourcing strategies, stay updated on new technologies, and advise on IT solutions. Manage IT investment and expense budgets. Ensure internal compliance, control and governance, enhance overall IT governance awareness and knowledge of staff. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related discipline. 10+ years in IT leadership roles, ideally within the financial services sector. Extensive experience in IT infrastructure systems, service delivery, and support. Strong knowledge of Market Data Services and trading platforms such as Reuters and Bloomberg. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Proven track record managing IT projects of various scales. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP or HKMA ECF‑C recognised certificate; CCNA/CCNP, ITIL, PMP preferred. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and people‑management skills. Excellent stakeholder, time and project management skills. Diplomatic, adaptive, and agile with a transformational mindset. Proficient in written and spoken English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese) is an advantage. Sheung Wan, Central and Western District, HK #J-18808-Ljbffr