Director, Technology recruitment

Director, Technology – global Markets

At Sapient Global Markets, we are quite literally on the front lines of the biggest issues facing the global markets leaders today – investment banks, asset management firms, wealth managers, oil and energy firms, and government and regulatory agencies. Driving transformation and leading change within these industries requires big thinkers who bring insight, knowledge, technical acumen and passion for innovation. We offer the opportunity to join a recognized leader in developing and delivering groundbreaking solutions for today’s dynamic global marketplace and an award-winning culture that fosters growth and leadership.

As Director, Technology at Sapient Global Markets, you will take high-level responsibility for the delivery of Technology solutions for our clients in the financial services and commodities trading industry. You will act as the client’s trusted advisor on technology strategy, trends and best practices. For both clients and project teams, you will provide vision and frame the business value from technology initiatives to meet the client’s business goals and objectives. Moreover, as Director, Technology will take responsibility for growing junior talent and work with other leadership members to further develop Sapient Global Markets Technology capability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead the design and planning of complex custom software solutions or modifying package solutions.

· Set standards and project processes for delivery teams and mentor team members.
· Review project estimates and assess impact of project risks.
· Serve as “hands-on” escalation point to identify and suggest approaches to resolve project issues.
· Build strong client relationships and facilitate client workshops and meetings.
· Accumulate market know-how, industry and technology trends, to enhance and manage knowledge on projects.
· Support the enhancement of Sapient Global Markets’ technology domain.
· Support marketing, people management and hiring efforts.
· Manage client relationships and engage in business development.
· Support vendor evaluation and decisions on technology investments.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred.
· Very deep experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and system architecture.

· Deep experience in architecting trading applications for areas such as Capital markets, Fixed Income, Equities, Hedge Funds preferred.

· Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage client accounts and multi-track project/program teams consisting of up to 30-60 globally distributed members.
· Proven mentoring and coaching abilities to ensure growth.
· Ability to understand critical issues and bring appropriate resolution to cross-industry, complex issues.
· Ability to drive complex estimates that take one or more projects into account and to effectively communicate risks and dependencies to clients.
· Openness travel and work at client offices.

For more information, visit www.sapientglobalmarkets.com

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.