Head of global forex it, asia

Responsibilities MISSIONS: Lead Foreign Exchange (FX) Information Technology (IT) ASIA team in dual locations (Hong Kong and Singapore) to deliver high level of production services and to bring values for business Show accountability for issues and topics in Foreign Exchange chain by troubleshooting, cooperating with relevant teams and providing solutions Drive changes with global team by sharing visions and strategic views for roadmap Develop stronger production monitoring methodology and automate process for continuous improvement Manage prioritization of issues, and work closely with various teams like infrastructure, application development team to analysis and resolve root causes Conduct clear incident communication, timely follow up on postmortem, and challenge for target solution Responsible to be aware of and to manage all risks within activities managed by foreign exchange Information Technology team Responsibility can be extended to cover larger scope beyond Foreign Exchange Information Technology depending on candidate profile Profile requiredAcademic Background and Certifications, Experience: Extensive experience working in Information Technology (IT) in Technology solutions facing the Front office in the banking industry Prior experience in large scale global application support or/and Development and strong experience in working with teams in remotely locations Able to work with sense of urgency under multiple deadlines and successfully organize and complete tasks with minimal supervision Ability to technically analyze problems encountered with these systems and employing technical skills to overcome them Experience in managing communications across business and technology stakeholders at varying levels across a medium to large scale enterprise Ability to work in a team environment Self-motivated and delivery-focused individual Board knowledge in both pre-trade and post-trade activities, and Ability to understand the big picture - can step back and understand the context of problems and react accordingly Proven written and verbal communication skills at business writing level, and develop long lasting relationships with all levels of management Functional knowledge and work experience in Over the Counter (OTC) Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) derivatives, especially in Foreign Exchange (FX) Cash and Options will be preferred Behavioral Skills: Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Why join us Business insightOur Culture: At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: for more information. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Our vision: Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients Check out our DE&I initiatives: Department Description: As Global Forex IT team in ASIA, we support our internal users, mainly from Front Office, and deliver the projects for the FIC business. The team uses agile methodologies to bring values to users on the full front-to-back chain including pricing, workflow negotiation, deal processing, and lifecycle events. The feature team, as part of the global team, will focus particularly on supporting our global platforms to deliver transformation projects that will accompany the electronification ambition of the business. We are looking for a senior leader who has vast experience in running IT function in an investment banking environment. The selected candidate will lead FX IT team regionally in ASIA supporting and developing for the Front Offices in the Global Forex chain covering both pre-trade and post-trade activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr