This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for directing the technology strategy and delivery for the North American Residential Mortgage trading business. This position serves as the primary technology partner to the trading desk, managing a complex book of work that includes a major front-to-back platform reengineering project.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic and technical leadership for the technology group supporting the North American Residential Mortgage businesses
Drive the architectural design and oversee the development of robust and scalable trading applications using .NET Core and C#
Lead and manage multiple teams of technology professionals, including direct management of a core development team and site leadership for a larger local group
Conduct all personnel management duties, including hiring, performance evaluations, resource allocation, and disciplinary actions
Serve as the primary technology subject matter expert on whole loan trade processing and warehouse financing, facing off directly with the trading desk head and senior business stakeholders
Manage, prioritize, and execute a complex book of work, balancing short-term urgent desk requests with long-term strategic deliverables
Act as the accountable technology delivery manager for a critical, multi-system front-to-back reengineering project for the whole loan trading platform
Coordinate across numerous internal technology, business, and control function groups to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery
Oversee budget management, resource planning, and strategic influence to achieve established goals and monitor end results
Ensure all application development and support activities adhere to firm policies, industry standards, and risk management protocols
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions and communicate with external parties as necessary
Requirements:
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in applications development
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a management role
Minimum of 5 years' recent, hands-on architectural and development experience with .NET Core and C#
Demonstrated experience running a front-office technology group for a trading business, with direct experience partnering with trading desk leadership
Proven accountability for delivering complex, large-scale technology reengineering or transformation projects
Experience managing large and/or global technology teams, with strong skills in staff management and development
In-depth knowledge of modern application development concepts, software architecture, and industry best practices
Strong technical decision-making capabilities and the ability to guide teams through complex problems
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of risk assessment, compliance, and control standards within the financial services industry
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
Nice to have:
Deep subject matter expertise in Whole Loan Trading and Warehouse Financing for US Residential Mortgages is a major plus