Lead, mentor, and build a high\-performing IT team
Manage relationships with technology vendors, FinTech partners, and IT service providers
Negotiate contracts to ensure cost\-effective solutions
**5\.Digital Transformation:** Lead innovation initiatives including API integrations with fintech partners, cloud migration, and AI\-driven automation
**6\.Security \& Infrastructure:** Oversee network operations, data security, cybersecurity, and vendor management to maintain high system reliability
**7\.Team Leadership:** Manage a team of internal developers and external IT vendors throughout the system development life cycle (analysis to deployment)
**8\. Budgeting:** Manage the annual IT capital and operational budget (CAPEX/OPEX)
*9\. Soft Skills:** Strong negotiation, vendor management, and excellent verbal/written communication skills
**10**. **Data Analysis:** Use SQL to analyse backend data, validate data migration, and ensure data integrity
*Key Competencies**
Strong understanding of financial regulations (RBI).
Excellent strategic thinking, decision\-making, and analytical skills.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.