About the Company
Techtanium is a fast-growing technology consulting and solutions firm. We empower businesses across Asia and international markets by delivering cutting-edge digital transformations.
About the Role
We are seeking a high-caliber Presales/Solutions Expert with deep banking domain expertise and a robust technical foundation. The ideal candidate acts as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams. You must be comfortable navigating complex architecture diagrams and discussing integration trade-offs while remaining focused on business value. This role requires seamless communication with overseas clients in English and internal R&D teams in Chinese.
Responsibilities
Solution Design & Presales Leadership
- Lead requirement discovery for overseas banking clients to design end-to-end solutions (Core Banking, Payments, and Digital Assets).
- Develop comprehensive solution proposals, business-oriented architecture diagrams, and detailed data flow charts.
- Lead RFP/RFI responses and write technical proposal sections in professional English.
- Define scenarios for technical Proof of Concepts (POCs) and validate results against business objectives.
Domain Expertise: Core Banking & Payments
- Core Banking: Apply deep knowledge of deposits, loans, account management, general ledger, and accounting logic to solve client pain points.
- Modern Systems: Leverage familiarity with mainstream systems (e.g., Temenos T24, FIS, Oracle FLEXCUBE) to design integration patterns.
- Traditional Payments: Manage schemes including SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, and FPS, including clearing, settlement, and exception handling.
- Innovation: Drive ISO 20022 message mapping and design processes for instant payments, cross-border settlement, and mCBDC.
Frontier Technology Integration (Web3 & AI)
- Web3: Design business processes for blockchain-based banking (Custodial wallets, on-chain reconciliation, asset tokenization, and DeFi).
- AI Thinking: Identify GenAI use cases (Smart assistants, credit copilot, compliance automation) and design AI-powered workflows.
- Compliance: Ensure all solutions align with offshore regulatory frameworks (MiCA, Travel Rule) and Southeast Asian regulations (MAS, BOT, OJK).
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or above
- Experience: 8+ Years
- Language Requirement: Native or Professional Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
Required Skills
Language Proficiency (Mandatory)
- English: Full professional proficiency. Must be able to deliver technical presentations to CTOs/Architects and write high-quality English proposals.
- Chinese (Mandarin): Professional proficiency. Must be able to collaborate effectively with internal R&D, product teams, and engineering hubs.
Professional Experience
- 8+ years in Banking or Fintech, with 3+ years specifically in Core Banking or Payments/Clearing.
- Proven track record in at least one overseas project (Core modernization, Payment hub, or Digital Asset platform).
- Deep understanding of Southeast Asian regulatory environments and operational banking (AML, liquidity management, etc.).
Technical Understanding (No Coding Required)
- Ability to read and critique architecture diagrams (Microservices, API Gateways, Message Queues).
- Understanding of interface protocols (REST/gRPC), data formats (JSON/XML), and encryption (TLS/HSM).
- Knowledge of cloud deployment models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and containerization (Docker/K8s).
- Familiarity with Web3 infrastructure: Public vs. Consortium chains, Smart Contract logic, and MPC/HSM custody.
Skills Preferred
Soft Skills & Nice to Haves
- Bridge Builder: Excellent ability to translate ambiguous client needs into structured technical requirements.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on business-value realization.
- Certifications: TOGAF, CBP, CBAP, or Cloud Architect certifications (AWS/Azure/Alibaba Cloud) are a plus.
- AI Hands-on: Experience using ChatGPT APIs or low-code AI platforms for product design.
- Thought Leadership: Experience writing technical blogs or delivering presentations at industry conferences.
