Risk IT Lead

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team in building robust solutions for risk management. This role will involve overseeing high-performance systems that facilitate real-time risk assessments while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, alongside a solid background in risk technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices.
• Ensure systems meet security, scalability, and performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Financial Services Knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

Tools

Java

Python

Scala

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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Department: Risk Technology / Engineering

Reports To: Global Head of Risk Technology

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers focused on building and maintaining technology solutions that support financial risk technology focused on market risk and counterparty credit risk. This role is pivotal in ensuring the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable real-time risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in the design, development, and deployment of risk management platforms and tools.
• Partner with risk managers, quants, traders, and technology teams to implement technology solutions for risk management
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, test automation, and cloud-native development.
• Ensure systems meet high standards of security, scalability, and performance, particularly in handling sensitive financial data.
• Oversee the delivery of projects aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, FRTB, CCAR).
• Manage technical debt, prioritize backlogs, and ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong background in financial services, particularly in market risk, counterparty credit risk, or risk analytics
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Scala) and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and devOps practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of financial instruments, market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects.