Industry: MFI
Job Summary:
Our client a leading Microfinance Institution (MFI) positions IT as the core of business operations to enhance competitiveness through digital innovation. The IT Director will lead core-banking system operations manage new IT projects and drive the organizations overall digital strategy. This role includes implementing finance-specific solutions such as loan origination systems data warehouses and AI modeling while leading the IT team to support business growth.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee core-banking system operations and digital upgrades including the Win-Sol App.
- Manage end-to-end financial IT projects (loan origination data warehouse AI modeling).
- Develop and execute digital transformation strategies considering compliance and financial regulations.
- Lead and manage IT team performance budget and development.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to integrate IT solutions.
- Monitor KPIs project ROI and report performance to executives.
- Promote innovation adopt new technologies and ensure cybersecurity compliance.
Main Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Engineering IT Financial Engineering Business Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
- 10 years in financial IT; 5 years in director-level leadership.
- Strong experience in core-banking operations loan origination data warehouse and AI modeling.
- Knowledge of core-banking systems (Temenos Finacle) loan origination platforms AI/ML frameworks cloud computing and big data analytics.
- Project management skills (PMP Agile/Waterfall).
- Strong leadership strategic thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality results.
- English fluency required; multilingual skills a plus.
- Experience with global financial institutions and understanding of Korean financial regulations is preferred.