About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Consultant with deep domain expertise in the Securities sector to support architecture and applications assessment for a local Securities company (operations in both Hong Kong and Singapore).

The project involves a comprehensive review of current applications and system / data architectures, prioritized transformation roadmap (including quick wins), and a feasibility study for a Regional Development Center (RDC).

The consultant will act as a key domain advisor, bridging business requirements (brokerage, trading platform, compliance in HK/SG) with technology architecture and operating model decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design To-Be Data Architecture supporting digitalization, AI use cases, golden source customer data, and balanced regional vs. local allocation.

- Perform gap analysis and build solid business cases with budgets aligned to business drivers.

- Propose IT resource plan (key roles, skills, headcount) aligned to target competencies and roadmap.

- Conduct RDC Feasibility Study (location options, build/buy/operate model, requirements on HK/SG IT, setup proposal).

Required Qualifications & Experience

- 10+ years of relevant experience in financial services consulting or in-house transformation roles, focused on Securities, Brokerage, Trading Systems, etc.

- Proven track record leading or supporting application/data architecture assessments, enterprise architecture design, Target Operating Model definition in banking/securities institutions in Asia.

- Strong understanding of HK and Singapore regulatory environments (SFC, MAS)

- Experience with customer data management, golden source initiatives, data governance, and integration with wealth platforms/EDW.

- Familiarity with global best-practice reference architectures.

- Consulting background preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Deep domain knowledge of securities management business processes and supporting technology landscape.

- Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills across business, IT, and senior leadership.