Introduction
We are seeking a seasoned technology executive to lead large-scale core financial systems modernization and digital transformation initiatives across insurance and banking domains. This role is responsible for bridging legacy core platforms and modern digital architectures, driving enterprise-wide transformation while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and measurable business value.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in life insurance or banking core systems, middleware (ESB/ETL), and hybrid cloud architectures, with proven leadership in managing complex stakeholder environments and cross-functional delivery at scale.
Your Role And Responsibilities
Core Systems & Digital Transformation
- Lead end-to-end core system modernization programs, including legacy decoupling, middleware implementation (ESB/ETL), and integration with digital channels.
- Drive the transition from mainframe-based architectures (e.g., COBOL) to hybrid cloud and microservices-based platforms, ensuring stability, scalability, and future extensibility.
- Define and execute digital transformation roadmaps aligned with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and long-term enterprise architecture.
Financial & Insurance Domain Leadership
- Oversee delivery of life insurance or banking digital platforms, including online insurance, digital onboarding, and customer-facing financial services.
- Ensure systems comply with financial regulatory standards (e.g., FSC or equivalent regulators), including operational resilience, data protection, and zero-tolerance security controls.
- Partner with business leaders to transform core systems into profit engines that improve underwriting efficiency, conversion rates, and channel productivity.
Technology Architecture & Engineering Governance
- Establish enterprise-level architecture standards, covering middleware, data integration, DevOps, and security controls (ISO 27001 or equivalent).
- Guide adoption of Agile, DevOps, RPA, and automation practices, transitioning organizations from traditional waterfall delivery models.
- Provide architectural oversight to ensure consistency, performance, and risk control across multiple delivery teams and vendors.
Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, CIO/CTO, and Board-level stakeholders, translating complex technical challenges into strategic options, risk assessments, and ROI-driven decisions.
- Lead and scale cross-functional teams of 3040+ members, including IT, product, data, and external vendors.
- Collaborate with top-tier consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey or equivalent) on transformation strategy, operating model design, and change management.
Vendor & Program Management
- Serve as the primary interface between internal business teams and major technology vendors (e.g., system integrators, platform providers).
- Manage large transformation budgets, delivery milestones, and vendor performance to minimize delivery risk and maximize business outcomes.
- Eliminate communication silos between legacy IT teams and modern digital/product squads.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- 15+ years of experience in financial services IT, with strong exposure to life insurance and/or banking core systems.
- Proven track record leading large-scale core system transformation or modernization programs.
- Hands-on experience with middleware (ESB/ETL), legacy system integration, and digital channel enablement.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs under strict regulatory environments.
Technical & Domain Expertise
- Strong understanding of legacy platforms (e.g., mainframe, COBOL-based systems) and modern architectures (hybrid cloud, microservices).
- Experience with Agile delivery, DevOps, RPA, and digital product development.
- Familiarity with financial-grade security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, PII protection, audit readiness).
Leadership & Communication
- Exceptional ability to communicate with senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational change management skills, including navigating resistance and cross-departmental politics.
- Experience building, mentoring, and sustaining high-performing digital and engineering teams.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Experience working closely with top-tier consulting firms on transformation initiatives.
- Certifications in Enterprise Integration, Architecture, or Financial Services (e.g., IBM, insurance, or banking credentials).
- Exposure to AI-driven monetization, data-driven marketing, or automation initiatives within financial or regulated industries.
