Technology Platform Lead (Global Markets Enablement)

Spane4All; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Technology Platform Lead for Global Markets. This senior leadership role requires 10+ years in management, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead teams in financial technology. The successful candidate will be accountable for technology delivery, stakeholder management, and managing budgets while fostering a culture of inclusivity. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the financial sector and a strong technical foundation.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification from a reputable institution.
• 10+ years' experience managing teams within Global Markets.
• Strong understanding of trading and asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Navigate technological shifts and ensure cost-effective trading experiences.
• Build relationships with business management and stakeholders.
• Lead the technology delivery and manage associated budgets.

Skills

10+ years' experience in management roles

5+ years of people leadership

Strong software technical background

Good understanding of Agile work methods

Strong stakeholder management skills

Education

Graduate qualification in Computer Science or related field

Postgraduate business degree

Tools

Java

C#

Python

Control M

Tibco

Informatica

Job description

Technology Platform Lead (Global Markets Enablement)

Location: Johannesburg · Time Type: Full time · Posted Today · 13 days left to apply · End Date: December 5

Global Markets Technology Platform Lead in Enablement is a senior leadership role responsible for a cross‑functional team that is at the forefront of Finance Technology and Risk Technology platform for Global Markets. The role has accountability for people leadership, technology delivery and management of associated budgets. This role leads a talented platform team of specialists involved in all the stages of software delivery lifecycle across all asset classes. Core to the platform leadership role is active stakeholder management and is part of Global Markets Technology and Data management committee (ManCo).

Responsibilities

• Navigate technological shifts, economic realities, regulatory compliance and operational challenges to ensure a seamless yet cost‑effective trading experience.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with business management and stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of the business transformation plan and creation of an inclusive culture for employees.
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to organisational values and service standards that build the brand.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans to facilitate the provision of adequate financial resources.
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Analyse information and reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision‑making purposes.
• Oversee IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Accountable for stability and maintenance of all platforms in the Finance and Risk Domain.
• Manage and maintain the monitoring toolsets.
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of the business unit's information technology strategy.
• Identify, drive and implement ideas, policies, procedures, standards and frameworks to enhance sales and increase profit and manage future fit practice.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators and metrics affecting the organization's technology assets; engage technical team as needed to meet goals or address issues.
• Provide thought leadership within the organization; research and evaluate cutting‑edge practices and enabling technologies for internal adoption; assess potential partnerships and acquisitions.
• Respond to feedback from stakeholders and use it to make improvements or adjustments to technology.
• Select technology suppliers, vendors, and third‑party integrations to design the organization's architecture and the technology stack.
• Establish and nurture effective relationships with collaborators, Finance and Risk technology specialists, product managers, and designers to make appropriate architectural and build‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Own all technology and product to external stakeholders, partners, investors and future recruitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: A graduate qualification in Computer Science, Accounting, Investments, Engineering or Technology – combination an advantage.
• Postgraduate business degree is an advantage.
• All above from a reputable institution.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years' experience in a variety of management technical roles managing teams preferably within a Global Markets environment.
• 5+ years of people leadership.
• Knowledge in software delivery lifecycle.
• Strong software technical background covering architecture, integration, data warehousing, API's, business analysis, testing and production software management.
• Strong understanding of the trade life cycle.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance relating to trading of asset classes and related risk management.
• Particularly good experience with proactive technology monitoring and alerting tools.
• Understanding of investment banking.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and relevant engagement.
• Strong understanding of multiple asset classes and banking products and how they are executed.
• Good understanding of technical integration tools like Control M, Tibco, Informatica, Reporting tools, Market Data.
• Good understanding of mainstream programming languages like Java, C#, Python, etc.
• Good knowledge of mainstream software databases.
• Good understanding of Agile work methods.
• Good understanding of project / program management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and networking.
• Willingness to coach and mentor others.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Access & Benefits

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are

• Curious & courageous – you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
05 / 12 / 25. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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