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IT Business Architect

Hong Kong Temporary HK$90,000 - HK$120,000 per month (HK$1,080,000 - HK$1,440,000 per year) View Job Description
We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation in Hong Kong to hire a Business-Facing Technology Architect to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and IT teams. This role is ideal for candidates who have grown beyond pure technical delivery and are now focused on engaging with business users, translating requirements, and driving technology initiatives aligned with market trends (e.g. AI, digital innovation).
  • Strong exposure to business-facing technology strategy
  • Opportunity to drive innovation initiatives (e.g. AI, POCs)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, known for its strong market presence and ongoing investment in digital innovation. They are currently enhancing their technology capabilities to better support business growth, with a focus on modernisation, emerging technologies, and closer alignment between business and IT functions.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary interface between business units and IT teams, translating business needs into technology initiatives
  • Engage extensively with non-technical stakeholders to understand objectives, challenges, and opportunities
  • Provide practical technology advisory aligned with business priorities rather than purely theoretical architecture design
  • Drive and support Proof of Concepts (POCs), particularly in emerging areas such as AI and digital transformation
  • Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure solutions are feasible and aligned with organisational capabilities
  • Monitor market trends and recommend relevant technology adoption to support business growth
  • Support overall solution direction and governance without being deeply hands-on in technical design

The Successful Applicant

  • 8-12 years of experience in technology roles, with recent exposure to business-facing responsibilities
  • Proven experience engaging with non-technical stakeholders (minimum 3-4 years)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to influence and guide business decisions
  • Balanced background across IT and business engagement (not purely technical)
  • Experience working in in-house environments within financial services or insurance is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with emerging technology trends such as AI and digital innovation
  • Experience working with vendors and managing delivery from a business perspective
  • A technology professional who has evolved into a business-oriented role
  • Comfortable leading conversations with business stakeholders rather than focusing purely on technical implementation
  • Demonstrates ownership, leadership, and the ability to drive discussions (not just follow direction)
  • Prior experience transitioning from technical roles into advisory, coordination, or strategy-focused positions



What's on Offer

  • Strong exposure to business-facing technology strategy in a leading financial services environment
  • Opportunity to drive innovation initiatives (e.g. AI, POCs) and influence business decisions
  • High-impact role bridging business and IT with strong stakeholder visibility
  • Ideal for professionals transitioning from technical to strategic leadership roles
Contact
Johnson Choy
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7019935
Phone number
+852 3602 2467

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Temporary
Consultant name
Johnson Choy
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2467
Job Reference
JN-052026-7019935

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.