Head of Branch Technology - VP

About the role

As Head of Branch Technology (VP), you will act as the local representative of the TDI organization and oversee the local branch technology team in Taipei. You provide onshore technology services covering application support, infrastructure, end-user technologies and cybersecurity, while keeping strong control over the department's risk and regulatory portfolio and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Own the TDI technology roadmap and strategy for DB Taiwan within agreed timeline and budget, and align the business strategy and growth plan with available technology services
• Work with local regulators and self-regulatory organizations to anticipate new regulations and their impact
• Keep technology availability, infrastructure, network, applications and end-user experience in line with TDI risk and control standards, and monitor IT asset capacity and lifecycle, including tech-refresh and decommissioning budgets
• Lead and develop the Taiwan branch technology team, set SMART priorities for each member, and ensure mandatory and certification training is completed
• Manage local third-party technology vendors through the DB Group third-party risk system, assess them regularly, and manage vendor invoices against budget
• Partner with the CISO to enforce Zero-Trust models and comply with DB Group, international and local banking standards, and maintain Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans
• Contribute to the APAC BT community and local forums such as the exco, OOF, IT Steering Committee and outsourcing committee

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or an MBA focused on tech management
• 15+ years in IT, with at least 5-8 years in a senior leadership role (VP, CTO or Head of IT) in banking or financial services, preferably international institutions
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• All applicable IT and risk management certifications from the Taiwan regulator
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations and countries, and exposure to Taiwan banking IT forums

Required skills

• Solid understanding of enterprise technology: infrastructure, end-user and application services, cloud hosting and AI
• IT strategy, software delivery practices, data management, IT change and transformation, IT service management, operational risk management and cyber-threats
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior business and regional technology stakeholders

What we offer

• Annual health checkup paid by the company (TWD 10,000 over 40, TWD 5,000 under 40)
• EAP with free, confidential counseling and online work-life resources
• Annual leave entitlement and better maternity leave
• Flexible working, coaching from experts, continuous learning and tailored flexible benefits