Post-trade Technology Services Development Lead

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

• Accountable for the successful software delivery from inception to deployment for the complete Post-trade Technology Services stack
• Deliver key strategic business goals by identifying systems changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the business
• Working with development and technology leads in other regions in designing technology solutions on the new strategic platforms
• Build the future technology roadmap for EMEA for Post-trade Technology Services working with Product Managers, aligning to the global strategic technology framework
• Consolidate the distributed technology landscape in EMEA for various entities into a consistent technology stack
• Responsible for the implementation of high priority, high value changes in close cooperation with Product Managers ensuring fast, stable, resilient and supportable systems within the approved budgetary framework.
• Accountable for internal and external audit and their findings as well as regular engagement with the compliance team regarding their specific area.
• Manage external vendor selections and relationships ensuring that we use the most effective and efficient options whilst overseeing cost pressures.
• Manage the team of 15+ developers to deliver on their individual responsibilities and ensure that the business is fully supported with a global system architecture.
• Responsible for effective and efficient running of the Post-trade Technology Services systems, integrated into the wider SMBC environment in order to meet the needs of SMBC trading desks
• Managing a team of developers working on complex software solutions to onboard and integrate vendor products as well as internal systems covering the full lifecycle of the trade
• Delivering fast-paced agile high quality software changes and solutions, running Scrums and Sprints and creating and deploying Releases
• Providing guidance and advice on .Net, .Net Core, C#, Python and other development tools and languages, their usage and upgrades, and leveraging them to maximise the business benefit.
• Frequent development tasks such as delivering new projects, improving and optimising the current setup, providing future-proofing guidance on all relevant data points.
• Promoting enterprise data management and governance design approach delivered through Agile SDLC.
• Prepare the current tech stack for future hybrid collaboration with cloud technologies such as Azure.
• Delivering regulatory and internal reporting in a resilient and timely manner incorporating the latest and most suitable industry and technology solutions.
• Daily collaboration with traders and Desk heads to make sure their strategic objectives are being met through technology changes.

Business Area

The Post-trade Technology Services software development team requires an agile and versatile specialist and team manager with extensive hands-on expertise in .Net/C# along with managing a hybrid tech stack involving applications in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, etc.

The role requires an experienced people manager, and an individual that is comfortable to work in close partnership with a variety of business stakeholders, globally. The head of the team will be expected to be very well versed in, and keep up to date with, a multitude of new technologies.

The role requires a thorough understanding of development and architecture best practice coupled with a good working knowledge of IT General Controls.

The position requires understanding of banking products, pricing and risk and the ability to advise on the best technical solutions to facilitate them. 

Position Description

• This role is a key delivery owner for the in EMEA.  Working with the Product Owners, it is responsible for delivering sound, well designed and technically advanced solutions to our business users.
• The role is a key escalation point and mentor for the members of the Post-trade Technology Services Development team
• The role requires design and development of new software, integration with vendor systems, organising on-call rota support and following and expanding the established SDLC processes.
• It involves managing the team of 15+ developers covering projects that enable us to launch new products and adapt to regulatory changes quickly.
• The role is responsible for agreeing and delivering IT Strategy, assisting in revenue generating and regulatory initiatives and ensuring that SMBC IT systems provide competitive advantage.
• It actively endorses and promotes Diversity and Inclusion opportunities across the board.
• Advanced core development languages covering full stack – .Net, .Net Core, C#, Python and SQL
• Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information and able to design and use financial models
• Extensive leadership experience of building successful performing development teams and teams with capability fully to support business stakeholders
• Experience of working in an Agile environment delivering incremental consistent value to users at an agreed and published cadence
• Experience and understanding of a Banking Environment, Product range and associated opportunities and risks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience managing, end to end, design, definition and delivery of technical solutions in-line with strategic goals
• Ability to handle communications at all levels from across the whole business, including Front Office.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, DevSecOps and CI/CD

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!