Delivery Leader - Core Platforms

emergiTEL Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks a Delivery Lead in Montreal for its Capital Markets technology team. This high-impact role involves overseeing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver mission-critical trading platform solutions, emphasizing leadership, technical oversight, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Collaboration with global teams

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in IT delivery or software engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with trading systems or capital markets platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of enhancements and solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Champion Agile and DevOps principles.
• Provide transparent reporting on delivery progress and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

C#

SQL

DevOps tools

Visual Studio

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Delivery Lead for a high-impact role within their Capital Markets technology team. Based in Montreal, this position offers the opportunity to work on a global scale, collaborating with international teams to deliver mission-critical trading platform solutions.

As the Delivery Lead for Core Platforms, you’ll oversee a multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering solutions across five key domains: trading platform core services, pricing engines, structuring tools, BI & analytics, and dashboarding solutions. Your role will blend leadership, technology strategy, and hands-on team enablement within a fast-paced capital markets environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture focused on autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Coach, mentor, and support team members in achieving individual and team goals.

• Establish a collaborative, transparent environment with open lines of communication across teams and stakeholders.

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of enhancements and solutions aligned with business priorities.

• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, quality assurance, and change management.

• Partner closely with Product Owners and global stakeholders to manage priorities and expectations.

Technical Oversight

• Champion the adoption of Agile, DevOps, and Software Craftsmanship principles.

• Lead proactive efforts to manage technical debt and improve system performance.

• Encourage continuous learning and the adoption of emerging technologies within the team.

Operational Excellence

• Provide transparent reporting on delivery progress, risks, and KPIs.

• Drive quality across the SDLC, from impact analysis through to testing and post-release support.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, support, and vendor teams to ensure seamless deployment and operations.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 6–10 years of overall experience in IT delivery or software engineering.

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with trading systems or capital markets platforms.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with C# and related development tools (e.g., Visual Studio).

• Strong SQL experience (preferably with SQL Server).

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and toolsets (CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation).

• Understanding of enterprise IT architecture and systems integration.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) in both French and English.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a strategic technology team at the heart of capital markets innovation.

• Collaborate with global teams on cutting-edge trading and pricing systems.

• Enjoy career development, training opportunities, and a hybrid work environment.