Overview
The VP - FX Technology Project Manager will lead the delivery of strategic FX technology projects, with a strong emphasis on building and enhancing FX Partnerships. This role is critical to revenue-generating businesses within FX.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex FX technology projects, from inception to successful implementation, with a particular focus on initiatives involving external partnerships.
- Own project roadmaps, budgets, governance, and comprehensive risk management strategies for assigned projects.
- Oversee the development and integration of FX technology solutions that support strategic growth areas, including new product capabilities, platform enhancements, and external connectivity.
- Specifically manage technology streams for FX Partnerships, collaborating with business development, legal, compliance, and external partner teams to define integration requirements and solutions.
- Drive the successful delivery of projects spanning various FX technology domains, ensuring robust, scalable, and resilient solutions.
- Ensure regulatory requirements (e.g., best execution, data privacy, audit controls) are embedded into system design and project execution.
- Partner with Trading, Sales, Product, and Architecture leadership to align technology solutions with commercial objectives and strategic partnership goals.
- Facilitate technical discussions, workshops, and solutioning sessions with internal teams and external partners, translating complex business needs into clear technical specifications and vice versa.
- Demonstrated experience in FX technology or markets domain, with a strong track record of leading complex project deliveries.
- Deep understanding of the FX market structure, trading lifecycle, and technology landscape.
- Experience managing technology projects involving external integrations, vendor solutions, or strategic partnerships within a financial services context.
- Proven delivery of complex, revenue-critical systems in a global banking environment.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and communicating effectively at senior business and technology levels.
- Domain expertise in FX technology is essential to effectively guide design decisions and ensure alignment with business strategy and partnership objectives.
- The role requires credibility with senior business MDs and senior architects, fostering collaborative relationships.
- Experience with various technology stacks and a solid grasp of technical architecture principles.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A discretionary annual performance-related bonus
- Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
