Senior Global Markets Tech Platform Lead

Rand Merchant Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Technology Platform Lead to oversee a cross-functional team within their Global Markets division. The successful candidate will manage technology delivery, ensure compliance, and handle team performance in a critical role that influences trading platforms. Ideal candidates will have a graduate qualification in a relevant field and over 10 years of relevant experience in technology leadership roles. Strong software and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with knowledge of finance and trading mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in management technical roles within a Global Markets environment.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong technical background covering architecture, integration, data warehousing, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team for Global Markets Finance Technology and Risk Technology.
• Manage technology delivery and associated budgets.
• Oversee IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Skills

Software delivery lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Technical integration tools

Java

C#

Python

Agile work methods

Vendor management

Education

Graduate qualification in Computer Science, Accounting, Investments, Engineering or Technology

Postgraduate business degree

Tools

Control M

Tibco

Informatica

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a Technology Platform Lead to oversee a cross-functional team within their Global Markets division. The successful candidate will manage technology delivery, ensure compliance, and handle team performance in a critical role that influences trading platforms. Ideal candidates will have a graduate qualification in a relevant field and over 10 years of relevant experience in technology leadership roles. Strong software and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with knowledge of finance and trading mechanisms.