Executive Director Software Engineering

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance
 

Pay and Benefits:
 

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

 

The Impact you will have in this role:

 

Being a member of the Information Technology business unit the Executive Director, Software Engineering  is responsible for creating, designing, deploying, and supporting applications, programs, and software solutions. May include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm. The software development process requires in-depth subject matter expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages. Software Developers work closely with business partners and / or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions. The Software Engineering role specializes in planning, documenting technical requirements, designing, developing, and testing all software systems and applications for the firm. Works closely with architects, product managers, project management, and end-users in the development and improvement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that solve sophisticated business problems.

 

Your Primary Responsibilities:
 

• Act as a leader in Information Technology (IT) and contribute to the creation of strategies and implementation of the supporting solutions
• Manage and develop talent to support the organizations strategic direction, prioritize associated work based on business requirements (any of these covered below in the key skills?)
• Support a growing user community in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure proper disciplines and controls within the IT environment, as evidenced by strong audits and exams.
• Serve as a “Change Agent” who brings a sense of urgency and can mobilize resources and complete initiatives on time.
• Understand how technology works, bring a passion for technology, know the questions to ask, and be able dig into the details.
• Develop a strong partnership with business line leaders, IT members, and the operations team. Understand the business/process making sure the technology delivery is seamless.
• Communicate technical issues to a non-tech audience and to be an effective bridge from business to technology.
• Effectively plan and track multiple large and/or complex projects and communicate status to management and project teams. Identify problem areas and alternative solutions.
• Listen, learn, adapt, share, and advance ideas that support the vision of an elite infrastructure.
• Fosters a risk management culture through implementation and demonstration of processes and procedures which identify and mitigate risk
• Fosters a risk management culture through implementation and demonstration of processes and procedures which identify and mitigate risk

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Sets a clear-sighted vision of the future to achieve the organization’s desired market or business position; Describes how the vision for the organization’s future can be realized through tangible actions.
• Drives a culture of motivation and commitment to the