IT Director

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).

5+ 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.