Senior Application Manager – Markets Technology

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Group seeks an experienced technology and data management leader to coordinate the roadmap for critical client-facing applications like Yardi, Blueprint and Viewpoint. You’ll ensure governance, security, and regulatory compliance while guiding data integration across enterprise systems.

You will partner with data teams and stakeholders to implement improvements, explore new features, and promote MDM practices to deliver actionable insights and scalable solutions for clients and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, data management, or a finance related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the roadmap for Yardi, Blueprint and Viewpoint, client-centric applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the broader technology strategy.
• Support the adoption and integration of these applications to deliver value across operational and client-facing teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and implement improvements or new features to meet evolving client needs.
• Ensure effective data governance across all applications, promoting accuracy, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work with the data team to develop and oversee integration strategies to enable seamless data flow between applications, enterprise systems (e.g., eFront, Yardi).
• Advocate for the use of APIs and middleware solutions to streamline data sharing, reduce manual processes, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Facilitate the adoption of master data management (MDM) practices to ensure consistency and reliability across systems.
• Partner with data architects and reporting teams to deliver integrated insights, enabling advanced analytics and decision-making.
• Continuously identify and evaluate emerging technologies in data management, integrations, and client-facing solutions that can differentiate Aztec Group in the market.
• Promote innovative approaches to leverage existing applications and introduce new tools that enhance efficiency, scalability, and client satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring service delivery meets performance, security, and cost-effectiveness standards.
• Monitor application performance, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Supervise a team of application configuration and technical specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, bridging the gap between technology and business by understanding their data and application needs.

Skills

Application Management

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Cloud Technologies

APIs & Middleware

Data Integration

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology, data management, or finance-related field

Tools

Yardi

Blueprint

Viewpoint

EFront

Fenergo

Investran

Medius

Job description

• Coordinate and execute the roadmap for Yardi, Blueprint and Viewpoint, client-centric applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the broader technology strategy.
• Support the adoption and integration of these applications to deliver value across operational and client-facing teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and implement improvements or new features to meet evolving client needs.
• Ensure effective data governance across all applications, promoting accuracy, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work with the data team to develop and oversee integration strategies to enable seamless data flow between applications, enterprise systems (e.g., eFront, Yardi).
• Advocate for the use of APIs and middleware solutions to streamline data sharing, reduce manual processes, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Facilitate the adoption of master data management (MDM) practices to ensure consistency and reliability across systems.
• Partner with data architects and reporting teams to deliver integrated insights, enabling advanced analytics and decision-making.
• Continuously identify and evaluate emerging technologies in data management, integrations, and client-facing solutions that can differentiate Aztec Group in the market.
• Promote innovative approaches to leverage existing applications and introduce new tools that enhance efficiency, scalability, and client satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring service delivery meets performance, security, and cost-effectiveness standards.
• Monitor application performance, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Supervise a team of application configuration and technical specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, bridging the gap between technology and business by understanding their data and application needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, data management, or a finance related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technology, data management, or applications management roles within financial services, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong track record of delivering integrated application solutions and data strategies.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, ETL tools, and middleware platforms.
• Familiarity with Aztec’s key platforms (e.g., eFront, Yardi, Viewpoint, Blueprint, Fenergo, Investran, Medius and client-facing portals).
• Previous practical IT Application Support Management experience within a financial services business, supported by a relevant professional qualification.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• A broad technical understanding of a wide range of applications and technologies, including Cloud.
• Ability to supervise a team aligning to Aztec Group values.
• Good understanding of technical principles.
• Strong internal and external communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to develop good working relationships within the business, the IT team and with other service providers.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new information, processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and identify and deal with problems.
• Occasional travel to other jurisdictional offices will be required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in application management and data governance within financial services, with a strong focus on integrating client-centric applications and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement innovative data strategies that align with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Application Management
• Data Governance Frameworks
• ETL Tools
• Middleware Platforms
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Management
• Application Integration
• API Utilization
• Master Data Management
• Advanced Analytics

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant Professional Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Data Strategy
• Client-Centric Applications
• Compliance
• Cloud Technologies

Tools & Technologies

• Yardi
• Blueprint
• Viewpoint
• EFront
• Fenergo