APAC Equity Derivatives Structured Products Technology Lead (Director)

Citi; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Hong Kong is seeking an APAC Equity Derivatives Lead (Applications Development Senior Group Manager) who will be responsible for managing multiple teams, developing application systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience and a strong background in financial products and strategic direction. The position includes responsibilities for managing disaster recovery plans and presenting to senior management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience.
• Advanced knowledge of strategic direction within relevant business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop teams to accomplish goals and conduct personnel duties.
• Prepare and present team/project reviews to senior management.
• Drive design and development of system architecture.
• Monitor and manage budgeting, planning, and policy formation.
• Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls and documentation.

Skills

PMP Certification

Experience with financial products

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Leadership and management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

APAC Equity Derivatives Lead (Applications Development Senior Group Manager)

Senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage/develop multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as ensure team adheres to best practices and process. Develop vision for team around roles and responsibilities, and structure team to ensure greatest impact, efficient use of resource, and alignment to business structures.
• Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders.
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables. Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner.
• Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation, and contribute to future strategy of the area(s).
• Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals including implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve issues, provide recommendations, and elevate to senior management as needed.
• Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans, oversee appropriate testing, and provide permit‑to‑operate for new applications.
• Lead and deliver local staff forums, present global, regional, and location news and updates to engage team in the progress of organization.
• Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, and applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience
• PMP Certification, MBA, specific to business licenses and other
• Experience with financial products
• Working knowledge of the industry and competitors’ products and services
• Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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