Director Investment Technology

1 week ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Intelix.AI Full time

Chief Investment Solutions Architect

London, UK

£200k

Benefits Package inc: £45k bonus, 35 Days Holiday, Full Family HC, 15% Pension + More)


Overview:


We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Investment Solutions Architect to lead and innovate within our investment and operations technology team at a leading global financial services firm. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in financial services, investment research, and technology architecture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategy development, team transformation, and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.


Investment technology and data management capabilities, portfolio management tools, operational efficiency improvements, regulatory compliance features, cloud-based architecture, API-first approach, and customizability



Key Responsibilities:



  • Leadership & Management: Lead and inspire a global team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across different cultures and time zones.
  • Strategic Development: Define and articulate vision, develop multi-year strategies, and execute complex initiatives. Drive the architecture and build of global Investment management platform and a scalable cross-asset technology function.
  • Engineering & Architecture: Oversee engineering and solution architecture across Investment & Operations. Implement modern engineering practices and cloud-first delivery, transforming the team into a world-class engineering change team.
  • Innovation & Delivery: Propose and implement cross-functional "Investment Solutions" teams to optimize bespoke end-user applications. Drive the creation of a scalable, global investment management platform that integrates across all asset classes and serves fund managers and analysts globally.
  • Investment Architecture Leadership: Spearhead the design and implementation of innovative investment solutions. Develop robust architectures for investment research, portfolio construction, and systematic trading. Collaborate with quantitative research teams to generate signals and trading models, enhancing the firm's competitive edge in investment strategies.
  • Technical Collaboration: Introduce cross-team technical collaboration through “guilds” to harness innovation and continually improve engineering practices.



  • Experience: Extensive experience in financial services and asset management with a deep understanding of investment research, quant, and portfolio construction. Proven track record of delivering multiple complex initiatives concurrently such as Client-led portfolios.
  • Operations and Distribution: Knowledge of operational processes and distribution of financial products. Develop and maintain a roadmap for technology and business changes.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong C-suite stakeholder management, team building, and transformation skills. Ability to communicate, collaborate, and contribute effectively at all levels within an organization.
  • Enterprise Architecture (EA): In-depth understanding of Investment Management and Asset Management lifecycle.



Key Technical Skills Needed:


Investment technology and data management capabilities, portfolio management tools, operational efficiency improvements, regulatory compliance features, cloud-based architecture, API-first approach, and customizability.



  • Cloud Platforms: Expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure and CloudFoundry for scalable and efficient solution deployment.
  • Cloud Data Platforms: Proficiency with data platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, Azure SQL, and Cosmos for robust data management and analytics.
  • API-First Development: Experience with API management tools such as APIM and Layer7 to ensure seamless integration and communication between systems.
  • Object-Oriented Development: Strong background in object-oriented development using languages such as .NET to build reliable and maintainable software solutions.
  • Model Implementation: Knowledge of implementing models using tools like Matlab, Python, and R to support quantitative research and investment strategies.
  • Web Development: Skills in responsive web development using frameworks like Angular and Bootstrap to create user-friendly and efficient web applications.


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