EXPERIENCE

Experience of managing multiple teams within an investment banking environment
Extensive software development experience in an investment banking environment
Extensive development experience with real time trading systems
Extensive development experience on Client (Internet) Facing platforms in a banking environment
Experience of managing remote teams in multiple regions
Knowledge of front-to-back workflows and processes across FX Sales and Trading
Financial product knowledge across FX, FX Options, Credit and Rates products
A technical background with an ability to contribute to technical strategy and architecture
Good understanding of agile development practices
Program and project management experience of large projects
Experience of architecting Front Office trading solutions within an investment banking environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Solid academic background in engineering, sciences and/or economics Competencies
Highly autonomous approach
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Excellent business communication skills
Excellent influencing skills – ability to influence senior members of the organisation Ability to influence senior members of the organisation across trading, sales and IT
And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of FX Plus Development is accountable and responsible for the IT delivery of the Cortex platform, comprising of several sub-applications but primarily being Cortex FX and Cortex Rates.
The Head of Cortex Development will be responsible for technical, functional and resource management of a number of teams that together implement the Cortex platform.
Scope: Global

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development head responsible for the delivery of the Cortex suite of applications
To establish a collaborative working relationship with senior stakeholders:
ensure that a corresponding IT strategy is developed and implemented
ensure that corresponding IT needs are properly documented to allow for estimation and planning
fully understand the business needs
Partner with related IT teams (e.g. application support, infrastructure, front to back) to ensure a fully coordinated approach to development, deployment and support of the platform.
To provide regular feedback to their Head of Department on performance of individuals and participate where appropriate in appraisals and performance management.
To provide regular and direct communication on key topics: overall project status, risk/issues, and changes in business drivers to all stakeholders.
To manage, motivate and drive specified project team/s to maximise available resources and ensure delivery meets deadlines within budget.
To provide oversight and validation of the technical and functional architecture of the platform
To ensure the team is developing high performant, scalable and usable applications and challenge the business where necessary to ensure this is the case
To drive both functional and technical projects, being accountable for the success of large projects of work
To mentor and coach direct reports as appropriate to maximise potential of the team
To work with remote teams across multiple regions
To participate in strategic IT topics across the larger organisation as required