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US Operations Platform Manager – Software Development

J Harlan Associates

US Operations Platform Manager – Software Development

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a US Operations Platform Manager at a Global Asset Manager based in Philadelphia. We are seeking a senior, high caliber and highly motivated Software Development Manager with strong middle and back-office investment management knowledge and track record of successful delivery to join the growing team in center-city Philadelphia

    An exciting opportunity to work with key business and technology stakeholders to drive strategic decisions across the entire asset management technology landscape supporting middle and back-office capabilities.  The US Operations Platform Manager will be responsible for defining the middle and back-office future-state technical environment for the Global Asset organization and be responsible for facilitating the conversion of strategies to actions and identifying ways to optimize IT capabilities in support of business functions.

    Principal Responsibilities:

    • Define and deliver technology solutions to support asset management middle and back-office processes, including investment operations, fund administration and data management.
    • Manage and lead DevOps team to provide end-to-end design, delivery and operation of applications and solutions.
    • Develop strong senior business stakeholder management to understand key business processes and priorities.
    • Develop and manage platform priorities, budget and resourcing requirements.
    • Promote best practices and champion innovative ideas and continuous improvement opportunities that will improve the effectiveness of teams.
    • Manage the platform in line with the bank’s policies and architecture standards to ensure technology risks are understood, communicated, and effectively mitigated.

      The ideal candidate would have a background including:

    • Domain knowledge and experience in asset management capabilities.
    • Creating and leading high-performing delivery teams and proposing and achieving successful outcomes for an asset management business.
    • Adept at engaging, collaborating and influencing business as well as technology teams
    • Must be confident, proactive, highly organized, resilient and articulate in describing complex topics
    • Learning mindset and problem-solving skills
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field
    • Experience implementing data management systems a plus

    An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the products they build and deliver. An individuals with a passion for technology, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class software.

     

    They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment banking firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works in a highly collaborative and charged environment.

    Successful candidates are:

    • Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
    • Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
    • Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
    • Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the “big picture” of business needs
    • Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise

     

    If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Owain Morgan at omorgan@jharlan.com or Jerry Goldberg atjgoldberg@jharlan.com or directly contact us at (212) 792-9756 or (212) 792-0099

    Aboutthe Client:

    Our Client is the global investment management arm of a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services operating in more than 70 locations in more than 27 countries. They manage more than $263 billion across 24 independent global investment teams. Their global network of specialist asset management teams strive to deliver superior, sustainable risk-adjusted returns by employing their extensive experience, strong investment convictions, and commitment to in-depth research.

    They offer securities investment management capabilities across a number of asset classes including fixed income, currencies, equities, infrastructure securities, hedge funds, and multi-asset allocation solutions. With their strong asset management expertise and strong investment convictions they are dedicated to providing their clients with investment excellence.

    The firm’s employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients.