About Citco

Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.

Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.

A career at Citco isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.

About the Role:

Citco IT is a global team of IT professionals that is responsible for the development and support of IT applications throughout Citco Group’s divisions.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Developer to work within a very exciting and challenging role within the Bank It Department. The successful candidate will be working with a specialized technical teams serving a wide range of buiness groups.

We are seeking a Senior Manager to provide oversight and leadership across a portfolion of significant products and modules within our Banking platform. You will set the functional and/or regional direction for standards and processes for the Bank. Oversees and manages the budget and provides report metrics to Senior Management. Extensive experience delivering strategic wide development projects related to the investment banking or hedge fund industry. Builds and directs a development organization in the overall design, planning and resourcing for all designated projects.

Job Duties in Brief:

• Directs multiple development teams across different business lines, locations and/or technology platforms
• Establishes budgeting requirements and actively participates in the CITCO IT budget process. Accurately estimates size/complexity of software development projects
• Delivers complex software projects on-time, on-budget and on-scope with low production defect rates.
• Triage systems during P1, P2 and other operational issues. Implements short-term fixes to resolve customer issues quickly, and development long-term strategic plans to ensure systems operate with minimal or zero operational down time.
• Ensures all audit and risk items are identified and closed in the expected time frame.
• Drives organizational change and process improvement programs across the team; actively participated and leads cross-functional and cross-team improvement plans.

Recruits, trains and mentors the development team

About You:

Required IT skills

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or other related field

• Masters degree, PhD or other advanced degree desirable

• 5+ years of hands-on development experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience as Manager of software development teams
  

Beneficial IT skills

• AWS experience

• Application server deployments (JBoss/WildFly)

• Messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ)

• CI/CD pipeline tooling for cloud and on-premise
  

Personal skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively throughout the organization at all levels.
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting
• Understanding of various technologies and tools
  
  Communication Skills
• This position has frequent contact with business management and occasional contact with customers and external 3rd parties
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and an ability to engage audiences
• Time & Project Management
• Ability to lead and manage large-scale projects
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  
  Business Acumen and Skills
• Demonstrates a strong customer orientation, and strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and the ability to thrive in a highly complex environment
• Beneficial: investment industry or financial services experience
  
  Leadership Skills
• Accountability and ownership of development group deliverables
• Delegates tasks, responsibilities and authority effectively
• Demonstrated ability to actively engage staff addressing retention and performance issues in a timely manner
• Demonstrates competence in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: relationship and conflict management, communication, staff direction and motivation, financial planning and control, quality management, risk management, and the achievement of targets
  
  Behavioral Traits
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated poise and grace under pressure
• Communicates a "can do" attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors
• Professional image with ability to form good partner relationships across functions
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
  
  Strategy and Management
• Ability to effectively convey information of a highly technical nature to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of industry standards such as: ITIL, Service Management
• Knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of HIM, project management, and change management
• Knowledge of industry standards such as: ITIL. Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall..) and their application
• Ability to effectively convey information of a highly technical nature to non-technical audiences
• Beneficial: Experienced in internal and external audit assessments
  

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business

• Opportunities for personal and professional career development

• Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support

• Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence
  

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.