Job Purpose
Managing the end-to-end trading stack (front and back office), driving critical technology initiatives, leading system migration efforts, ensuring seamless project execution, and maintaining robust stakeholder communication. The role also demands a strategic approach to decision-making and regular updates to the board.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Technology Leadership:
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the trading stack, including both front office and back office operations.
- Lead the migration from one trading system to another, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security to meet business needs in a fast-paced trading environment.
Project Management:
- Lead and manage technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Plan, execute, and monitor the end-to-end migration process, mitigating risks and ensuring a smooth transition.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system upgrades, new feature implementations, and process optimizations.
Stakeholder Management:
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including traders, operations teams, and external vendors, to align technology initiatives with business goals.
- Build strong relationships and manage expectations across departments.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and key decisions related to the trading system migration.
Strategic Decision Making:
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to guide technology investments and strategic planning.
- Act as a critical decision-maker in technology-related matters impacting business operations and growth.
- Develop and implement a roadmap for technology transformation, including system migration strategies.
Board Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare and deliver regular updates to the board on technology advancements, project progress, risk management, and strategic plans.
- Present technical concepts and strategies in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Build and mentor a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
- Identify and nurture talent to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or related areas are a plus.
- Overall, 20 years of experience with 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in the stock broking or financial services industry.
- Proven expertise in managing trading systems, including front office and back office operations.
- Experience in large-scale system migrations within trading or financial technology environments.
Other Skills:
- Deep understanding of trading technologies, algorithms, and platforms.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in financial markets.
- Exceptional project management skills with a track record of delivering complex technology projects.
- Strong stakeholder management and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to C-level executives and boards.
- Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
