At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of a cutting-edge Corporate Actions Processing Engine.
- Company: Join BNY, a global leader in financial services with a culture of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible resources, generous leave, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving transformative solutions globally.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance using advanced technology and AI.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Java, leadership experience, and a background in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
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At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director - Application Development Manager to join our team. This role is located in London.
Position Overview
We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to drive the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield Corporate Actions Processing Engine – a mission-critical, enterprise platform for BNY. In this high-visibility role, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership, to transform our Corporate Actions processing capabilities and have a significant influence on the technology direction of our platform.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
- Serve as a Technical Lead for the Corporate Actions Platform owning the end-to-end delivery of critical components
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance full-stack solutions using Java, Oracle, and enterprise messaging frameworks
- Utilise and drive adoption of AI capabilities into the team's daily practice to accelerate delivery
- Ensure all solutions align with architecture standards for mission-critical systems
- Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and champion technical excellence across the team
- Provide technical mentorship and coaching to development teams across global locations
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
Technical Skills
- Significant experience in software engineering experience with additional experience in leadership roles (eg. Head of Engineering, Technical Lead)
- Expert-level proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot for building microservices
- Strong expertise with relational databases (Oracle) and data modelling expertise (canonical data models, JSON)
- Deep experience with enterprise messaging platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ)
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions (using Python or other frameworks) to solve business problems
- Full-stack development experience (RESTful APIs, front-end frameworks such as Angular)
- Experience with Cloud and Containerization technologies
- CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks
Domain Expertise
- Significant experience in financial services, specifically:
- Post-trade processing and settlement
- Custody and asset servicing operations
- Corporate actions lifecycle (dividends, stock splits, mergers, tender offers, etc.)
- Proven track record delivering mission-critical systems in banking environments
Leadership & Delivery
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams through complex, multi-year transformation programs
- Strong Agile/Scrum methodology experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels
- Ability to operate in a matrixed, global organization
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Director, Application Development Manager in Westminster employer: BNY
At BNY, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Vice President, Data Transfer – Integration & Quality role in London. Our commitment to a culture of excellence is reflected in our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid leave and volunteer time, which support both personal and professional growth. We foster an inclusive environment that champions innovation and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for career advancement while ensuring our employees are equipped with the resources they need to thrive.
