Technology Platform Lead

Job Description
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 talented platform team of specialists involved in all the stages of software delivery lifecycle across all asset classes. Core to the role of the platform leadership is active stakeholder management and is part of Global Markets Technology and Data management committee (ManCo).

This is a great opportunity to join a rewarding Global Markets Technology and Data team based in Sandton, Johannesburg and become an invaluable contributor in designing and implementing industry-leading Finance and Risk technology platforms.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Navigate technological shifts, economic realities, regulatory compliance and operational challenges to ensure a seamless yet cost effective trading experience.
• Builds and maintains effective relationship 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.
• Oversees IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Accountable for stability and maintenance of all platforms in the Finace and Risk Domain.
• Manages and maintains the monitoring toolsets.
• Contributes 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
You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• 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 And Skills

• 10+ years' experience in a variety of management technical roles managing teams preferably within a Global Markets environment
• 5+ 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 the trade life cycle
• Have a 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

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging working
• 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 to
• 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.*
07/11/25

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