Job responsibilities
- Develops and implement technology strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives, with a focus on post-trade processes and legacy system transformation.
- Identifies opportunities for technology innovation and improvement in post-trade operations and system modernization.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline and automate post-trade processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk, collaborate with other departments and senior management to understand technology needs and priorities
- Evaluates and select modern technology solutions that enhance system performance, scalability, and security. Also, leads initiatives to transform legacy technology systems to modern platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, particularly those related to post-trade processes and legacy system modernization. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Manages an organization of 40 plus members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Keeps abreast about regulatory changes affecting post-trade processes and ensure systems are updated, simultaneously collaborates with compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations.
- Collaborates with other departments and senior management to understand technology needs and priorities. Communicates technology strategies and initiatives, particularly those related to post-trade and legacy transformation, to stakeholders.
- Develops and manage the technology budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Monitor and report on financial performance related to technology initiatives.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
- Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists
- Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
- Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager
- Practical cloud native experience
- Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Proven track record of leading technology teams and projects, particularly in post-trade processes and legacy system transformation.
- Experience at a leading financial services organization.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience working at code level
- Familiarity with post-trade technology platforms and systems, as well as modern technology solutions including legacy system transformation.
- Awareness of regulations affecting post-trade activities, such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and MiFID II.