Executive Director Software Engineering

• Locations: 570 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Salary Range: Executive Director-160,000-275,000-USD

Job Description

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
• 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. This 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 organization's strategic direction, prioritize associated work based on business requirements
• 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 to 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.

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 vision.
• Adapts presentation and communication style to fit the audience.
• Shapes the opinions of key decision-makers and senior leaders by presenting persuasive arguments and alternative approaches.
• Builds an organizational culture that embraces change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle; Empowers and supports individual efforts to align with change initiatives.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

DTCC safeguards the financial markets and helps them run efficiently, in times of prosperity and crisis. We are uniquely positioned at the center of global trading activity, processing over 100 million financial transactions every day, pioneering industry-wide, post-trade solutions and maintaining multiple data and operating centers worldwide. From where we stand, we can anticipate the industry’s needs and we’re working to continually improve the world’s most resilient, secure and efficient market infrastructure. Our employees are driven to deliver innovative technologies that improve efficiency, lower cost and bring stability and certainty to the post-trade lifecycle.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

IT Architecture and Enterprise Services are responsible for enabling digital transformation of DTCC. The group manages complexity of the technology landscape within DTCC and enhances agility, robustness and security of the technology footprint. It does so by serving as the focal point for all technology architectural activities in the organization as well as engineering a portfolio of foundational technology assets to enable our digital transformation.