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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Release Strategist to support technology transformation and change initiatives within a complex financial services environment. This role will assist in coordinating technology releases, supporting change management activities, and ensuring operational readiness across teams and platforms. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated setting, and able to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Support the coordination of technology change across platforms, teams, and business functions to enable seamless delivery
Assist in the planning and execution of release strategies for technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
Help assess and communicate the business, operational, and technology impact of change initiatives to project leads and management
Track and report on dependencies, risks, and cumulative change effects, escalating issues as needed
Contribute to M&A technology integration activities, including phased rollouts of platforms, controls, and processes
Apply Agile and ITIL methodologies to support disciplined change flow, service stability, and readiness
Prepare clear, concise reporting and presentations for project and governance forums
Collaborate with technology, operations, risk, and business teams to drive alignment and informed decision-making
Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR)
Partner with end-user engagement and communications teams to support effective change adoption
Participate in continuous improvement efforts, capturing lessons learned and suggesting process enhancements
Requirements:
2–4 years of experience in technology change, release management, transformation, or integration roles (preferably within financial services or other regulated industries)
Familiarity with Agile delivery and ITIL practices
Experience with release management or project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Azure DevOps)
Basic understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps concepts, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly learn new enterprise systems and adapt to evolving technology environments
Experience supporting software or platform releases in a cross-functional team setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Power Platform (Power BI) for reporting and documentation
Experience gathering and documenting requirements or process improvements
Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
Effective communicator, able to present information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Adaptable and resilient in high-change, fast-paced environments
Eager to learn and grow within a technology transformation function
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive problem-solver with a willingness to take initiative
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development
Nice to have:
Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) is a plus
Exposure to M&A integration or large-scale technology transformation projects
Experience supporting cross-functional teams or multiple workstreams
Familiarity with risk management or compliance processes
Interest in developing expertise in release and change management best practices
Demonstrated ability to work with geographically distributed teams
Experience supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) or post-release support activities
Exposure to enterprise communication platforms (e.g., Teams and SharePoint) for collaboration and change communications
Ability to create process documentation and training material
Participation in process improvement or automation initiatives
Interest in emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, or data analytics