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Head of Payments Technology(Singapore, India)
Role summary
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The Head of Payments Technology will lead the technology strategy, architecture, delivery and ongoing improvement of payment platforms across Singapore and India. The role typically requires extensive experience in payments technology, banking systems, large-scale transformation, cloud or modern engineering practices, cybersecurity, resilience and regulatory requirements. Strong knowledge of domestic and international payment schemes, APIs, real-time payments and transaction processing is expected. The successful candidate should be an experienced technology leader who can manage distributed teams, influence senior stakeholders, control budgets and deliver reliable, scalable and secure solutions. Excellent communication, vendor-management, risk-management and people-leadership skills are essential, together with the ability to work across business, operations, compliance and engineering functions.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 6,200+ a month in banking at 23, more with age (6,600 from January 2027), plus 40 COMPASS points for pay, degree, nationality mix and local hiring.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: You score 0 nationality points when your nationality is 25% or more of the firm's professionals and managers; the job is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Employment Pass eligibility. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Banking jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong heritage in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, private, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, transaction banking and financial-market services. It operates in more than 50 markets and supports individuals, businesses, institutions and governments with cross-border financial solutions. Singapore is one of its key global hubs, particularly for technology, payments, operations, wealth management and corporate banking. Standard Chartered promotes a purpose-led culture focused on supporting commerce, prosperity and sustainable growth. Its technology organisation works on digital banking, cybersecurity, data, engineering and payment infrastructure, making the company attractive to professionals with international banking and transformation experience. Compensation usually includes a competitive base salary, performance-related bonus, retirement or insurance benefits and employee development opportunities, although exact packages depend on seniority, experience and employment location.