Team Lead, Core Banking
Verified EmployerMaybank
Job sourced from Maybank.
Singapore
On-site•Freelance / Project Basis
Salary not disclosed
17 Apr 2026
Job Description
You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure successful delivery of banking technology projects, and act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. Project Management
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, from planning through execution and closure
- Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource plans
- Track progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
- Ensure delivery within agreed timelines, scope, and budget
- Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Prepare and present regular project status updates to senior management Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers, analysts, and support resources
- Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team performance
- Conduct team meetings, performance reviews, and skill development sessions
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture
- Resolve team issues and drive continuous improvement Technical & Banking Domain
- Provide technical leadership across banking systems and applications
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of core banking, payments, lending, and deposits
- Ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, and best-practice standards
- Review system designs, technical documentation, and implementation approaches
- Support system integration, UAT, production releases, and post-go-live activities
- Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in IT or banking systems, with 2–3 years in a leadership role
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is an added advantage
- Strong experience working with banking domain systems and financial services technology
- Hands-on understanding of open system architecture, APIs, databases, and application support
- Experience or working knowledge of AS400 will be an added advantage
- Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, data security, and risk management within banking systems
- Proven experience leading teams and managing technology-driven projects
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation
skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities Only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.
Required Skills
Experience Level
Senior Level