IT Project Manager/Project Management Office

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION MALAYSIA BERHAD - SMBCMY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead in IT projects for SMBC Malaysia.
2. Work collaboratively with system owners and system users alongside Head Office in Tokyo, Regional Office in Singapore, and local stakeholders (internal and vendors) to cater to various IT projects as well as IT planning to develop a sustainable banking business.
3. Supervise, track, and coordinate IT projects as Project Manager or Project Management Office perspective.
4. The contact point and a Business Analyst to define business and system requirements.
5. Ensure compliance and enforcement for all IT projects according to the Malaysian regulation, internal rules, policies, framework, regulations, and Bank Negara's Risk Management in IT (RMiT).
6. Keep abreast on modern technologies, IT risks, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
7. Conduct regular assessments and provide support to other IT members to ensure Malaysian/internal regulations are implemented and proper controls of the IT projects are enforced.
8. An advisor for all IT projects including advising Management and Board on IT projects, system development that relates to the business, operations, any new banking services as well as outsourcing related arrangements.
9. Ensure critical issues are adequately deliberated or escalated to avoid potential impact on the Bank's risk tolerance.
10. Monitor activities performed by IT Outsourced Service providers to ensure deliverables are up to standards, in compliance with regulations and rules, and as per the service agreement.
11. Prepare reports for Management and Board on IT projects statuses and IT planning matters.
12. Provide support on IT planning matters such as budget control, Third Party Risk Management, IT planning and other administrative matters.
13. Contact person for regulators and stakeholder engagements with internal and external stakeholders including industry level working groups and forums on IT planning matters.
14. Ensure proper documentation of annual review and due diligence are conducted alongside the IT risk assessment as per the internal procedural manual of IT vendors.
15. Monitor IT related incidents and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
16. Handle Audit related matters.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
2. Minimum of 15 years of working experience where 10 years of proven expertise in IT project management and IT planning role.
3. Has certifications relating to IT projects.
4. Experienced in RMiT.
5. Experienced in banking/financial institutions where support in corporate banking/treasury/transactional banking businesses will be an added advantage.
6. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, project management and leadership skills, and able to communicate on technical information.
7. Able to collaborate cross departmental and has strong ownership and adaptability would be an added advantage.