Deputy Chief Information Technology

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Transformation

• Collaborate with the CIO to define and execute SHBFinance’s technology and digital development strategy in alignment with KS Bank’s strategic direction.

• Lead modernization of legacy systems toward cloud-native, API-driven, and microservices architectures.

• Ensure seamless technology integration and alignment with KS Bank’s group IT standards and best practices.

• Explore and adopt innovative technologies such as AI, data analytics, process automation, and digital lending platforms to enhance competitiveness and efficiency.

2. Software Development & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle — from solution design to implementation and release.

• Establish and maintain engineering best practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.

• Manage internal and external (vendor/partner) development teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality systems on time and within budget.

• Collaborate closely with business units to translate business requirements into robust and efficient technology solutions.

3. Standards, Policies, and Compliance Alignment

• Ensure all development activities adhere to SHBFinance’s and KS Bank’s IT policies, architecture standards, and GRC guidelines.

• Promote a culture of compliance with established frameworks while driving agility and innovation in technology delivery.

• Coordinate with the GRC, Security, and IT Operations teams to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient system development practices.

4. Leadership & People Development

• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams across multiple disciplines (software engineering, architecture, QA, DevOps).

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and accountability within the Information Division.

• Identify and nurture future leaders within the IT organization to sustain long-term growth and transformation capacity.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in technology or software development leadership, with at least 5 years in senior management roles.

• Proven experience leading large-scale technology transformation or digital development programs in financial services, banking, or fintech sectors.

• Deep technical expertise in enterprise architecture, system integration, API frameworks, and cloud infrastructure.

• Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies, SDLC management, and secure software practices.

• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills — comfortable working across multinational and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.