WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, operates two digital banks (WeLab Bank and Bank Saqu) as well as multiple online financial services in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Indonesia, with over 70 million individual users and over 700 enterprise customers. WeLab uses game-changing technology to help users access credit, save money, and enjoy their financial journey.
At WeLab, we always put our people first. Embarking on a career with WeLab means being part of the driving force to make financial services accessible for everyone. In our flat and agile organization, you will get all the opportunities to make real impacts and deliver change. Most importantly, while you achieve greatness, we will ensure you have an amazing experience at WeLab!
Our team is energetic and passionate who can deliver and execute, and we are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded, and smart-working individuals who are just as passionate as we are about making financial services enjoyable.
Join us to build a better financial future for everyone!
About You:
- You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
- You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work
- You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective)
- You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values
- No task is off limits for you
- You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you
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You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks
About the role:
- As the Bank's end-to-end CTO, reporting to the WeLab Bank CE with functional reporting to the Group CTO and appointed under section 72B of the Banking Ordinance, you will lead all technology operations, product development, infrastructure, and solution delivery that drive the bank's sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, and superior customer experience
- You will be accountable for the complete technology lifecycle-from strategic planning and architecture design to deployment, maintenance, and innovation-ensuring a stable, secure, and agile banking technology environment
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You will play a pivotal role in positioning WeLab Bank as a technology-centric and innovation-driven financial institution, leveraging emerging technologies to deliver breakthrough innovation and operational excellence
What you'll do and what success looks like in this role:
- Own end-to-end technology operations, platform stability, infrastructure, and product delivery for WeLab Bank
- Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap focused on agility, innovation, scalability, and regulatory compliance
- Lead and inspire the technology teams responsible for designing, building, and deploying innovative, customer-centric banking solutions
- Ensure compliance with section 72B and all related banking regulations, covering security, audit, and risk controls
- Lead cybersecurity, data protection, and technology risk management across the bank's ecosystem.
- Align bank technology initiatives with Group strategy and capabilities in close partnership with the Group CTO
- Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and infrastructure performance with a focus on efficiency and value
- Build and nurture a high-performing tech team committed to delivering resilient and cutting-edge banking technology
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Serve as a trusted technology partner to business leaders, enabling sustainable bank growth and excellent customer journeys
What is required and what we're looking for:
- 15+ years of experience in technology leadership within the banking or financial services sector, with deep knowledge of banking regulations and domain expertise
- Qualification as a fit and proper manager under section 72B of the Banking Ordinance
- Proven leadership and managerial experience in guiding and growing technology teams
- Robust project management skills to oversee technology initiatives
- Expertise in cloud platforms, microservices architecture, data architecture, high transaction volumes system design
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to navigate complex technology challenges
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-evolving technology landscape
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Excellent communication skills, with a commitment to compliance, security, and industry best practices
Perks and Benefits to enrich your experience at WeLab:
- Learning and development stipend - we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn
- Wellness and happiness - Numerous activities to let you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing, complemented by happiness dollars (basically, an extra stipend!) to spend on anything that makes you happy. We allow flexible time offs to take care of personal matters and to enjoy time with family and friends
- Comfortable and positive work environment - Open plan office for easy collaboration and social with your colleagues, or branch out into your own thinking pods when needed, with FREE food and drinks for when you want to recharge
- Work smart, play hard - Connect with your colleagues over food and drinks at the stocked pantry, in the spacious social area with board games and a ping pong table, or over activities like hiking, yoga, badminton, etc.
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A big and contagious smile on everyone's face to make you happier :)
WeLab's Awards & Recognitions:
- Asia Banking Finance Retail Banking Awards: Virtual Bank of the Year - Hong Kong
- CNBC Disruptor 50: the only Hong Kong-based company on the list
- Financial Times Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies: #2 in ranking
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong "Corporate Innovation Index": #1 in ranking
We offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining this exciting team, please apply with resume via the "Apply" button below.
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