Senior IT Lead - Asset Onboarding, Connectivity & Integration Delivery

Tasks

• Lead the requirements analysis, solution and security architecture, and technical implementation for the integration of asset onboarding and order execution capabilities
• Responsibility for implementing FIX connectivity, trading interfaces, and integration management
• Translation of functional specifications into test scenarios, test cases, and acceptance criteria
• Work closely with client teams in Private Banking, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and Front Office to ensure end-to-end coverage and alignment between business requirements and the technical delivery roadmap
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for technical aspects, serving as a translator between business, technology, and operations teams to bridge the gap between these areas
• Coordinate with a dedicated testing organization; collaborate with testing, operations, compliance, and other key third-party vendors and external service providers to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure a successful onboarding and go-live
• Proactive management of project issues, risks, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and drive continuous improvement
• Supporting digital initiatives such as API-driven connectivity, automation, and platform modernization to improve efficiency, scalability, and the customer experience
• Providing input and guidance on information requirements, business continuity operations, and operational, security-related, and financial control processes
• Serves as a point of contact with suppliers to help clarify requirements, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery deadlines are met
• Contribution to data and technology innovation, including the integration of new capital market data, assets, and onboarding processes; capital market trading; alternative investments; and digital assets

Requirements

• Extensive experience in providing trading technology, execution services, FIX connectivity, and asset onboarding. Hands-on expertise in the development, configuration, and integration of business middleware, preferably in a financial services environment
• Strong analytical, technical, and business analysis skills, with the ability to facilitate communication between business, technology, and vendor teams
• Proven experience leading the implementation of trading systems and testing, as well as the integration of FIX connectivity, asset onboarding, order and execution management, and counterparty connectivity
• In-depth understanding of the asset onboarding and settlement lifecycle, including capital markets, banking, private banking, wealth management, and other fixed-income instruments: stocks, bonds, derivatives, and alternative asset classes
• Practical experience in designing and conducting system integration tests (SIT) and user acceptance tests (UAT)
• Extensive expertise in project execution, particularly in leading cross-functional, highly complex programs. Experience in translating business requirements into technical solutions and ensuring on-time delivery within budget
• Ability to serve as a key stakeholder across various departments, build strong relationships with key clients and external service providers, and drive successful onboarding and migration outcomes