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Maybank

Lead - Emerging Technologies & Innovation

Maybank
Singapore · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Job Description

Drive the assessment, adoption, and scaling of emerging technologies across the bank. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, architecture, innovation, and talent development, shaping enterprise-wide transformation.

Job Responsibilities

🔹 Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and execute the bank’s emerging technology strategy aligned with enterprise architecture and transformation roadmap
  • Establish operating models, prioritisation frameworks, and portfolio governance
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, data security, and technical quality standards Research & Experimentation
  • Scan cutting-edge technologies and industry trends to accelerate architecture modernisation
  • Lead PoCs across blockchain/digital assets, quantum, and digital trust
  • Manage sandboxes and oversee end-to-end pilot delivery with internal and external partners Scaling & Integration
  • Demonstrate feasibility of PoCs and secure funding for pilots
  • Scale proven pilots into enterprise-ready solutions across markets
  • Define technical standards and APIs for seamless system integration Industry Engagement
  • Collaborate with innovators, academia, and ecosystem partners
  • Represent the bank at industry forums and brief senior management on insights Talent Development
  • Build and grow a pool of emerging technology architects and engineers
  • Drive learning and development programmes to strengthen internal capabilities

Job Skills

  • Digital-transformation
  • Strategic-Planning
  • Agile-methodology
  • Change-advocate

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, relevant certifications in emerging technologies are highly advantageous
  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, or enterprise innovation within Financial Services or FinTech with hands-on experience leading system integration and building cohesive technology ecosystems
  • Solid engineering background with deep expertise in one or more emerging technologies, such as: Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)/ Public/private blockchain platforms (e.g. R3 Corda) / Quantum technologies or related advanced domains
  • A strong blend of architect, technologist, and engineer, with proven ability to move emerging technologies from proof-of-concept to enterprise-grade deployment
  • Demonstrated ability to design, validate, and integrate complex technical solutions aligned to business requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies, supporting iterative development and cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, internal and external
  • Proven leadership capabilities to lead, manage, or influence teams and drive outcomes with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, regulators, and external partners
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating technical risks
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and execution discipline Only short listed candidate will be notified .

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Posted
Dec 31, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Singapore
Company
Maybank

Industries

Banking

Categories

Information Technology

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