At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software development for private banking, managing projects and teams to deliver innovative solutions.
- Company: A leading bank focused on digital transformation and innovation in private banking.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Based in Central London with flexible working arrangements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in banking technology while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software development with strong leadership skills and banking experience.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
The Head of Software Development for a Bank is responsible for leading the development and delivery of software solutions that support the bank's private banking operations. This includes managing core banking systems, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and ensuring the efficient operation of Equation and SQL Server environments.
The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division, ensuring alignment with the bank’s business goals. Lead the adoption and integration of best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance within the context of private banking operations.
- Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects related to core banking, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and Equation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, managing risks, dependencies, and resource allocation effectively.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, project managers, and QA engineers specializing in private banking systems. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units, product owners, and other stakeholders in private banking to understand their requirements and priorities. Ensure effective communication and alignment between development teams and stakeholders.
- Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing frameworks and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for private banking.
- Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve software delivery processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on core banking and finance systems.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet the bank’s standards and requirements.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development including MS SQL Server with SSIS, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within banking or financial services.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps). Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and software development tools.
- Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
The position will be based in Central London at least 3 days a week in the office. The salary for this position is circa £75K - £100K.
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