Software Engineering Manager (Risk Tech - SVP) in City of London

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Job Description

Company Overview

A prominent global financial institution is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the engineering function within its risk technology division. The organisation values , innovation, and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges in the financial sector.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will take charge of a London-based engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining technology solutions that underpin the firm’s risk management capabilities. This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring active involvement in technical discussions, architectural decisions, and the overall delivery of robust, scalable, and secure risk systems.

Main Duties

• Guide and support a team of engineers in designing, building, and deploying platforms for risk analysis and management.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across risk, quantitative analysis, trading, and technology to deliver solutions that meet business and regulatory needs.
• Champion the use of modern development practices, including automation, continuous integration, and cloud- technologies.
• Ensure all systems are resilient, high-performing, and capable of handling sensitive financial information securely.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure compliance with relevant regulations (such as Basel III, FRTB, CCAR).
• Manage technical priorities, address technical debt, and drive timely completion of enhancements and new features.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and ongoing improvement.
• Engage directly in engineering and design sessions, maintaining technical credibility and a practical understanding of the team’s work.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders across technology and risk functions.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least a decade of experience in software engineering, including a minimum of five years in a leadership or management role.
• Deep expertise in financial services, particularly in areas such as market risk, credit risk, or risk analytics.
• Proficiency in programming such as Java, Python, or Scala, and familiarity with modern frameworks.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong grasp of the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and DevOps principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex technical projects.
• Solid understanding of financial products and risk concepts.

Technical & Professional Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Java and Oracle (current stack), and exposure to AWS, Python, and Snowflake (future stack).
• Proven ability to manage and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong background in risk technology or related domains (such as P&L or analytics).

Compensation & Working Arrangements

• Base salary in the range of £165,000–£185,000, with total compensation up to £210,000 (including performance-related bonus).
• Permanent, full-time role based in London.
• Hybrid working model, with a requirement to be in the office three days per week.

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