Deputy Head of IT (Based in Maldives)
Core
Senior IT leadership role supporting the management of a bank's technology function, ensuring stability, security, and effective operation of critical banking systems and infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC IT Manager (Banking)
Builds
Banking technology infrastructure, digital banking platforms, payment systems, and API 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, payment systems, API integrations
Responsibilities
Manage technology issues, vendors, and system implementations; prioritize business-critical systems based on risk and impact; establish IT priorities, action trackers, and KPIs; oversee system stability and governance frameworks; lead internal teams and external stakeholders; drive resolution of complex technical problems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential