Derivatives & Investments Platform Architect

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Boston (MA); Ibrido; USD 123.000 - 178.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

15% 401(k) match

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental & caregiver leave

Wellness programs

Descrizione del lavoro

MFS is seeking a Derivatives Investments & Operations Business Systems Architect to design and evolve the derivatives platform across research, portfolio construction, trade execution, settlement and post‑trade processing. You will lead architecture direction, partner with product and investment teams, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires deep derivatives knowledge, strong collaboration across global teams, and a track record of delivering scalable technology solutions in an Agile

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• 6-8+ years of progressive experience in investment platform application development, including 1–2 years working on a financial derivatives application.
• Deep understanding of derivative investment management technologies and workflows across asset classes (equity options, IRS, CDX, FX derivatives, total return swaps).
• Experience analyzing and supporting Financial Derivatives solutions in the Investment area including front office teams such as portfolio managers, analysts, and traders, with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to organize, plan, manage and deliver projects with a geographically dispersed cross‑functional team in an Agile SDLC framework.
• Experience with SQL, scripting, and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational skills balancing day-to-day needs with long-term goals/initiatives.

Mansioni

• Serve as the subject matter expert and strategic technology partner for the Derivatives Platform, shaping its architecture and evolution while understanding investment workflows; identify opportunities for new capabilities and automation.
• Partner with product owners, analysts, investment professionals, operations, architects, and global teams to design, implement, and support scalable technology solutions.
• Translate complex business needs into clear requirements and solution specs; set priorities, manage dependencies, and coordinate delivery across Agile teams.
• Provide leadership to diagnose and resolve complex issues across the Derivatives Platform, driving timely resolution and long‑term solutions to improve stability.
• Collaborate across Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data, Applications, and Engineering to align priorities, ensure architecture standards, and balance global consistency with evolving needs.
• Perform operational excellence by upholding SLAs, driving continuous improvement to reliability, resiliency, and user experience; mentor junior staff.

Conoscenze

SQL

Scripting

Diagnostics

Agile SDLC

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Strumenti

Calypso

FIS

Murex

Charles River

Descrizione del lavoro

MFS is seeking a Derivatives Investments & Operations Business Systems Architect to design and evolve the derivatives platform across research, portfolio construction, trade execution, settlement and post‑trade processing. You will lead architecture direction, partner with product and investment teams, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires deep derivatives knowledge, strong collaboration across global teams, and a track record of delivering scalable technology solutions in an Agile