SVP, Software Engineering Manager - Risk Technology

Jefferies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing technology solutions that enhance risk management practices. The role involves overseeing the design, development, and deployment of systems that ensure real-time risk assessment and compliance while fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong background in market risk or risk analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices.
• Oversee the delivery of projects aligned with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

Financial Services

DevOps

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Modern Programming Languages (Java, Python, Scala)

Job description

The Risk Technology group builds and supports a global risk platform enabling the Risk Management group to oversee all areas of risk across the Firm. The risk platform provides capabilities for measuring, quantifying, analyzing, reporting, and controlling exposures across market and credit.

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) is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
  

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $200,000 - 275,000