About the role

IT Centre Europe (ITCE) oversees and manages the secure operations of IT applications and front-end systems used in all Bank of China (BOC) branches and representative offices located within Europe and Africa. The IT Project Management and Service Department (PSD) of ITCE is primarily responsible for software project management and application services across ITCE and EMEA Branches, providing the second-line maintenance for ITCE application systems. As a Senior Associate - Software Project Manager, you will be responsible for strategic project management, including the analysis of business requirements, planning, development oversight, and successful delivery of all functions. This is a full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of characteristic application systems supporting the Bank of China Group's branches across the EMEA region
• Lead and execute the full lifecycle of characteristic application projects, including budgeting, planning, business requirements analysis, technical solution review and final delivery examination
• Assist in the management, evaluation, and provision of technical solutions for all characteristic system requirements originating from EMEA branches
• Support to interpret and implement Head Office's IT policies, and independently manage and execute major IT Centre projects
• Oversee all procurement and outsourcing activities relevant to characteristic application development and project delivery
• Compile comprehensive technical documentation for infrastructure planning, design, maintenance, and support purposes
• Assist in the formulation of the annual departmental IT plan, support its execution and coordinate cross-departmental efforts to achieve the department's objectives
• Ensure all project and work align with the Bank's policies and processes, and contribute to the department's functionality and efficiency
• Undertake on-site visits to clients for assigned technical projects as required

Requirements

• Degree educated in Information Technology, Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant subjects
• Solid experience in project management
• Knowledge of banking business, products and services
• Good software development skills within open platforms
• Solid database programming skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in Mandarin would be advantageous
• Team player who is able to work independently

Working here

Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Learning and Development

We strive to offer you a continuous learning environment and we will invest in your development. We provide personalised and varied learning tools to support your growth and career through:

• access to the best in class qualifications from leading professional bodies such as the Professional Bankers Certificate and Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate from the Chartered Banker Institute
• 24/7 on-demand access to over 600 e-tutorials to build and refresh core and advanced banking knowledge
• regular pan-bank stay connected sessions to keep in touch with what is going on across the bank and build your network
• exploring your unique and collective strengths and development areas to become the best version of yourself using the globally renowned Insights personality profile
• developing our People Managers to help coach and guide you towards success, through our 9-month People Manager Development Programme

• encouraging a "growth" personal mindset and promoting continuous professional development (CPD) through annual events such as Learning at Work Week
• embracing change in a fast-moving industry and encouraging a forward-looking perspective on career development to "future-proof" your career
• promoting cross cultural intelligence and to seek out diverse and inclusive perspectives on challenges faced and their solutions

Benefits

We provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, offering flexibility that can enable you to select the benefits that suits your needs, including:

Private
Healthcare

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary
Lunch

Cycle to
work scheme

Retail
Discounts

Meet our People

Celine Luo
Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime and Compliance

Bank of China is a great platform for everyone who wants to gain different knowledge and self-development. I started as a Junior Associate and had the opportunities to gain invaluable working experience in two different departments. I am happily working here, as an Assistant Vice President in the Financial Crime and Compliance department. I believe I will continue to grow here, not only in my career development but also in my personal wellbeing.

Daniel Shulakov
Senior Associate,
Credit Management

I joined Bank of China as a university graduate and I believe I have found the best place for me. From the first day my priority was always to learn. This was quickly recognised by my department, which provided me with the platform to grow, and my colleagues have been very helpful in the guidance they have provided me with along my journey. There are ample opportunities to grow with the Bank and it all depends on how much one would like to develop themselves.

Rita Cobbold
Vice President - Head of Customer Due Diligence, CFU Middle Office

I have been working at Bank of China for almost 8 years. In March 2022 I was promoted to VP - Head of Customer Due Diligence and I lead the CDD Unit. There are so many great things about working for the company. My favourite is probably the Bank's commitment to identifying talent and nurturing them to develop into great leaders. The Bank embraces employees of all experience levels, backgrounds, and beliefs. They understand the value of a diverse team and make efforts to hire a variety of people. Working here has really enhanced my knowledge, my understanding of different cultures, leadership skills and a sense of direction for the future.

Ashley Watson
AVP - Security Operations & Risk Manager, General Administration

Over the past four years at Bank of China UK, I have had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in my role as the Security Operations and Risk Manager. My role involves safeguarding the bank's operations through robust risk management and proactive security strategies. Every day brings new challenges, and the dynamic nature of the role keeps me engaged and motivated. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is being part of a truly diverse and multicultural environment. Collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds has broadened my perspective and enriched both my professional and personal experiences.