Senior Manager/ Director - Core Banking System/Migration

Location: Hong Kong
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Technology
Reference: 41770_1759732996
Job Published: October 06, 2025
  • Consulting Background Preferred
  • Core Banking System / Migration
  • Large Scale & Complex Projects

A leading Consulting Firm is looking for Senior Manager / Director to join their team. Candidates from leading consulting firms with banking and finance project experience are welcome.

Job Duties:

  • Advise clients on planning large scale technology-enabled initiatives such as core system modernization and transformation.
  • Lead complex engagements that include custom application design and development, business process re-engineering and solution integration.
  • Plan, design and implement custom solutions to address clients' business challenges within the insurance or banking domain.
  • Accountable for customer success and build trust through delivering high quality solutions for clients.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to drive key initiatives, pitch and close sales opportunities, and work on deliverables for clients.
  • Develop high performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree will be a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in technology consulting or IT project management, with at least 5 years of experience in mainframe migration or core system modernization in the banking or consulting industry.
  • Experience on modern platforms (e.g. Alibaba Cloud, Huawai Cloud) and database solution (e.g. Oceanbase, PolarDB), Java, Python.
  • Knowledge in mainframe technologies (e.g., IBM z/OS, COBOL, DB2) will be an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of data migration processes, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), data quality assurance, and reconciliation.
  • Experience designing target architectures that integrate with enterprise systems (e.g., core banking, treasury platforms)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex projects with budgets exceeding HKD100M and teams of 20+ members.
  • Familiarity with Hong Kong's financial services regulatory environment (e.g., HKMA compliance) is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and present to C-level executives.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
  • PMP, TOGAF, or similar certifications are a plus.
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is an advantage