Director Capital Markets

Iris Software Inc.; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Iris Software Inc. is seeking a Director Capital Markets in Edison, NJ (Hybrid). The role requires 15+ years of experience across Capital Markets, investment banking, or financial services, with deep knowledge of equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, and trade lifecycle.

Lead strategic transformation programs and partner with diverse teams to deliver target-state platforms. Responsibilities include driving modernization via APIs, cloud, AI/GenAI, data platforms, and workflow automation, while

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, and Trade Lifecycle.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs across Trading, Risk, Ops, and Regulatory Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and product, architecture, and engineering teams to define target-state platforms.
• Drive modernization using APIs, Cloud, AI/GenAI, and data platforms.
• Define roadmaps, business cases, and operating models aligned to business objectives.
• Lead vendor and fintech evaluations, platform implementations, and system integrations.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cloud & API platforms

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv/LSEG

ICE

FactSet

Broadridge

Murex

Calypso

FIS

Finastra

Job description

Iris's Fortune 100 direct client is looking for Director Capital Markets

Position: Director Capital Markets

Location: Edison, NJ (Hybrid role)

Job Description

• 15+ years in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, Trade Lifecycle, Market Data, Bloomberg, Refinitiv/LSEG, ICE, FactSet, Broadridge, Murex, Calypso, FIS, or Finastra.
• Lead strategic transformation programs across Trading, Risk, Operations, Market Data, and Regulatory Reporting.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, architects, and engineering teams to define and deliver target-state platforms.
• Drive modernization initiatives leveraging APIs, Cloud, AI/GenAI, Data Platforms, and workflow automation.
• Define product roadmaps, business cases, and operating models aligned to business objectives.
• Lead vendor and fintech evaluations, platform implementations, and system integrations.
• Manage executive stakeholders, budgets, governance, and program delivery.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, product, or consulting engagements.
• Working knowledge of API platforms, Cloud, Data Architecture, AI/GenAI, and enterprise integration.
• Strong stakeholder management and program leadership skills.

About Iris Software Inc.

With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada. Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.