Manager : Business Solution Support

IT Ridge Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage the Business Solutions and Information Management Unit within its Financial Markets Department. This role involves overseeing operational support for business systems, ensuring the smooth functioning of domestic money, foreign exchange, and fixed income markets. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in financial markets and a strong background in leadership. You'll play a crucial role in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in financial markets with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure processes and financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Business Solutions and Information Management Unit effectively.
• Oversee operational support and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
• Lead system change projects and manage critical IT incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Knowledge Sharing

Education

Honors degree in Finance or IT

Tools

Calypso

CBMS

SWIFT MT

ISO standards

Job description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Business Solutions and Information Management Unit in the Financial Markets Department (FMD) by overseeing the operational support for the business systems used in FMD to ensure the completion of daily operations in the domestic money, foreign exchange, and fixed income markets.

Detailed description

• Manage and lead the Business Solutions and Information Management Unit by setting clear and achievable objectives and targets, prioritizing work, managing resource utilization and controlling costs.
• Manage the performance and support the career development of staff.
• Ensure sufficient depth of knowledge and skills and a clear succession planning strategy for the unit.
• Provide meaningful input into FMD's strategic plan in line with the group's strategy.
• Represent FMD as a senior team member for system change projects that support the systems in FMD.
• Manage system upgrade expectations.
• Manage critical information technology (IT)-related incidents for FMD.
• Manage and monitor project timelines for support staff members.
• Provide input into, and validate and prioritize, change requests received.
• Develop and compile the unit's operational plans and budgets in line with those of FMD and the group as well as ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting thereof.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to the unit's functions, ensuring compliance with relevant governance frameworks, and contribute to FMD's risk assessments.
• Represent FMD on various internal and external committees and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Actively manage knowledge-sharing in the team.

Job requirements

• A minimum of Honors degree (NQF8) in Finance or IT or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of eight to ten years' experience in the financial markets environment, with at least three years' experience in a leadership/managerial role.
• The following will be an added advantage:
• Knowledge of trading systems such as Calypso and CBMS for domestic systems;
• Knowledge of SWIFT MT and ISO standards;
• Knowledge of business processes, controls for financial markets systems and financial markets instruments used in the domestic, foreign exchange and fixed income markets;
• Understanding of IT infrastructure processes.