Full Time Head of IT, Investment Banking SVP Jobs, in RHB Banking Group Federal Territory - Maukerja

RHB is seeking an accomplished enterprise technology leader to shape and drive the IT strategy supporting its Investment Banking business.

This is a high-impact leadership role with accountability for technology strategy, application architecture direction, operational excellence and the delivery of resilient, cost-effective technology capabilities that enable business performance and growth.

Working closely with the Investment Banking CEO, senior executives and Group Technology leadership, you will serve as a trusted technology partner, translating complex technology considerations into strategic business decisions while leading a high-performing team of IT professionals. The position offers significant executive visibility, ownership of a business-critical technology portfolio and opportunities for broader leadership progression within Group Technology.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Business Partnership

• Develop and execute the IT strategy, technology architecture direction and roadmap aligned with Investment Banking's business objectives and the Group's technology priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leadership, translating complex technology matters into commercially relevant insights, recommendations and investment decisions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify technology requirements, optimise existing capabilities and deliver reliable, scalable and cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technology opportunities and drive targeted enhancements and innovation that strengthen business performance and operational efficiency.

2. Enterprise Application & Technology Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of Investment Banking application domains spanning Front Office, Middle Office and Back Office functions, including capital markets, trading, risk management, settlement and related banking platforms.
• Lead application delivery, integration, production support and continuous improvement to ensure business-critical systems remain reliable, secure and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, IT Infrastructure, IT Security and other Group Technology functions to ensure effective end-to-end technology delivery.
• Exercise hands-on leadership and sound technical judgment in addressing complex application challenges, resolving cross-functional dependencies and ensuring timely execution.

3. Technology Governance, Risk & Operational Resilience

• Champion technology resilience, service reliability, risk management and a strong compliance culture across the Investment Banking technology environment.
• Strengthen incident management and service recovery capabilities, working closely with IT Infrastructure, IT Security and relevant teams to resolve critical incidents and minimise business disruption.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including BNM's Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) policy, Securities Commission Malaysia requirements and internal technology governance standards.
• Exercise proactive judgment in identifying technology risks, addressing regulatory demands and making timely decisions on critical operational matters.

4. Financial, Resource & Vendor Management

• Define and manage IT capital and operating expenditure (Capex and Opex) for relevant applications and technology platforms, in collaboration with Group IT Finance and Vendor/Contract Management teams.
• Develop strategic workforce and resource plans to optimise technology capabilities, capacity allocation and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with technology vendors and service providers to strengthen service delivery, innovation and cost efficiency.
• Ensure effective utilisation of technology investments, resources and external partnerships to deliver sustainable business value.

5. Enterprise Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

• Build and lead a high-performing IT organisation through effective organisation design, talent development, coaching, empowerment and succession planning.
• Establish trusted relationships with C-suite executives, Group Management Committee members and Board-level stakeholders, influencing technology decisions through strong commercial acumen and executive communication.
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented and customer-centric culture aligned with RHB's values, promoting accountability, continuous learning and innovation.
• Facilitate alignment across technology teams, proactively managing competing priorities, resolving conflicts and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute actively to Group Technology leadership forums, shaping enterprise-wide priorities and advancing the Group's overall technology capabilities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, banking IT or technology consulting, including at least 5 years in enterprise technology leadership roles, with demonstrated accountability for technology strategy, complex application environments and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in developing technology strategies, providing application architecture direction and managing complex, business-critical enterprise application environments.
• Strong exposure to banking or financial services technology, preferably within Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, Capital Markets or related domains.
• Experience overseeing application delivery, systems integration, production operations and technology service management within complex organisations.
• Demonstrated success in leading senior technical teams, managing technology budgets and building strategic relationships with executive stakeholders and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications would be advantageous.

Leadership & Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, systems integration and technology operating models, with an appreciation of Front Office, Middle Office and Back Office banking application domains.
• Sound knowledge of technology governance, cybersecurity, operational resilience and regulatory requirements relevant to financial institutions.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen and the ability to translate technology complexity into clear business recommendations.
• Proven executive presence, stakeholder influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at C-suite and Board level.
• A pragmatic, hands-on and decisive leadership style, combining strategic perspective with operational accountability.
• Strong people leadership capabilities, with a track record of developing talent, driving performance and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join RHB?

Shape technology direction. Influence business strategy. Lead with impact.

This is an opportunity to play a defining role in the technology agenda of RHB's Investment Banking business, with direct engagement with senior executives and exposure to Board-level decision-making.

You will have the mandate to strengthen enterprise technology capabilities, lead an experienced team and influence the strategic and operational priorities of a business-critical technology portfolio.

For an established technology leader seeking greater business influence, executive visibility and a pathway towards broader enterprise technology leadership, this role offers the platform to make a meaningful impact.