Deputy Head of IT (Based in Maldives)
Core
Senior management role supporting the leadership and management of a Bank's technology function, ensuring stability, security, and effective operation of critical banking systems and infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Deputy Head of IT (Banking)
Builds
Critical banking systems, digital banking platforms, payments, cards, APIs, and integrations
Domain
Banking / Fintech
Required skills
Banking technology expertise, core banking systems, digital banking, payments, cards, APIs, integrations, IT governance, cybersecurity, operational resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity, vendor management, system implementation, change management, incident management, root-cause analysis, people leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in organizations undergoing establishment, transformation, or rapid growth, ability to develop internal technical capabilities, readiness to assume Head of IT role
Technologies
Core banking systems, digital banking platforms, payments systems, card systems, APIs
Responsibilities
Manage technology issues, vendors, system implementations, and cross-functional requirements; identify and prioritize business-critical systems based on risk and impact; oversee system implementations, integrations, testing, and production stability; establish IT priorities, action trackers, escalation procedures, and KPIs; develop internal technical capabilities and reduce dependence on external vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management potential