Unit Head, Core Applications

Unit Head, Core Applications

Your new company

You’ll be joining a progressive financial institution committed to innovation and agility within the insurance sector. With a collaborative team culture and a strong focus on systems performance and business transformation, this is an environment where you’ll be empowered to shape and grow.

Your new role

This newly created position sits at the heart of the company's technology stack, overseeing two mission-critical application systems. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, drive performance metrics, and lead technical conversations with internal teams and vendors. Your responsibilities will span:
  • Managing projects and in relation to core applications (policy admin, claims, billing, middleware)
  • Technical-business translation
  • Compliance monitoring (BNM RMiT, PDPA)
  • Vendor engagement and leadership reporting. You’ll report directly to the Head of ERP and engage with both technical leaders and business users.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 8–10 years of experience in IT application or system integration roles
  • Strong background in project delivery management, software development and enterprise platform oversight
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders and vendors
  • Fluent in English and Malay; excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a flat, open team culture
  • Experience in insurance or financial services preferred

What you'll get in return

  • The opportunity to shape a newly created strategic role
  • Exposure to both business and technical domains
  • An inclusive team that values challenge, growth, and flexibility
  • Hands-on leadership and mentoring from industry veterans

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Insurance
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Projects & Change Management
Ref:
1279092

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Arleah Parado, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-7890 6376