Job Description

We are looking for a Release Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing software releases across multiple Flex development streams (2 Equity streams in Python and C++, and 1 Fixed Income stream), within a Murex-integrated environment. Working with roughly 15 team members across quant and development teams, the role ensures end-to-end delivery—from requirements gathering and test coordination through UAT and production deployment—while maintaining quality standards, timelines, and full compliance with organizational governance and risk management policies

Key Responsibilities

• Release Planning & Scheduling
  Develop and maintain release calendars, coordinate Go-Live activities, and manage dependencies across applications and teams.

• Governance & Compliance
  Ensure adherence to technology governance frameworks, operational risk controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordination & Communication
  Act as the primary liaison between development, QA, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth release execution.

• Risk Management
  Identify potential release risks, implement mitigation strategies, and validate rollback plans.

• Continuous Improvement
  Monitor release metrics, analyze performance, and recommend process enhancements, including automation and CI/CD improvements

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• +3y of proven experience in release management or software delivery roles.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, ServiceNow, or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services).
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• Salary: up to US$130,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.