IT – IT Support (Singapore) - VP

About Us:
Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:
a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Support VP to steer IT support in our IT department in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily IT operations, developing policies to ensure system security and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business needs. Key duties include overseeing hardware and software solutions, managing budgets, providing leadership to the IT team, and staying abreast of industry trends to recommend technological advancements.

• Manage daily IT operations including hardware/software maintenance, user support, and project execution 
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices for security and stability 
• Collaborate with different departments to identify and fulfill IT-related business needs 
• Oversee selection, deployment, and maintenance of IT solutions 
• Manage IT budget and resources efficiently and cost-effectively 
• Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team to foster a positive work environment 
• Keep updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance IT capabilities.

​​Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in roles such as IT Manager, Systems Administrator, or Infrastructure Engineer, preferably within the Financial Industry 
• Strong expertise in managing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, end-user computing, and software applications 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to resolve complex IT issues 
• Experience in developing and enforcing IT security policies aligned with Singapore Government Instruction Manual and industry standards 
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills in managing IT teams 
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and successful delivery of IT projects 
• Effective communication skills in English and Mandarin