Managing Director , Securities Finance Technology C16 - JERSEY CITY

Citi

Actively hiring Posted this week Verified listing
Jersey City, NJ Posted 2 days ago Apply by Aug 13, 2026 $250,000$500,000 / year

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Similar $186k
This role $375k
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TL;DR

The Technology Managing Director role at the Securities Finance Technology division requires a seasoned leader to drive strategic technology initiatives and modernize legacy systems within the Agency Lending and Collateral domains. This senior leadership position involves formulating a comprehensive technology roadmap, leading global development teams, and championing modern architecture patterns such as microservices and cloud-native solutions. Daily responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end software development lifecycles, implementing AI-first engineering strategies, and ensuring data quality and security standards are met across platforms. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in financial services, particularly in securities finance, with a track record of managing large-scale technology transformations. Technical expertise includes proficiency in Java, Oracle databases, Kafka messaging systems, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Leadership skills such as strategic thinking, budget management, and vendor relationship handling are crucial for success in this role.

Skills

Java Oracle MSSQL Kafka Microservices DevOps Agile Cloud platforms Containerization technologies Data analytics platforms Event-driven architecture Domain-driven design AI-assisted software development CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Define and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap for Agency Lending and Collateral Technology platforms.
  • Champion the adoption of modern architecture patterns like microservices and cloud-native development.
  • Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) for all applications within the domains.
  • Develop and implement a robust data strategy to unlock value from securities finance data.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed technology team.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership, with significant financial services industry involvement.
  • Minimum 7 years leading large, global application development teams.
  • Proven track record of successful large-scale technology transformation from legacy to microservices architecture.
  • Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns like microservices, APIs, event-driven design, and domain-driven design.
  • Strong knowledge in cloud platforms, containerization technologies, programming languages (Java), databases (Oracle, MSSQL), and messaging systems (Kafka).
  • Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills to translate business needs into technology vision and plans.

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