Vichara Technologies · 2 months ago
Director Application Development - Corporate Systems
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$330K/yr - $330K/yr
15+ years expVichara is a Financial Services focused products and services firm headquartered in NY, building systems for some of the largest i-banks and hedge funds in the world. The Director Application Development - Corporate Systems will lead and mentor a team of developers, oversee architecture and system performance, and drive modernization initiatives to optimize financial processes and decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of developers building applications for finance, trading, research, and risk
Partner with finance, operations, and compliance stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
Oversee architecture, code quality, and system performance; enforce SDLC best practices
Drive modernization initiatives, including microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization
Manage delivery roadmaps, priorities, and vendor/third-party integrations
Ensure compliance, audit-readiness, and secure coding practices
Define and execute the Finance IT strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and finance transformation initiatives
Partner with the CFO, CIO, and executive leadership to identify opportunities where technology can optimize financial processes and decision-making
Lead digital transformation initiatives in the finance function, including automation, analytics, and ERP modernization
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of core finance systems (e.g., ERP, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, FP&A platforms, Performance Analytics & Reporting)
Ensure integration between finance systems and other enterprise platforms (HR, CRM, Data Warehouse, BI tools)
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven analytics, RPA, cloud-based finance solutions) to improve efficiency
Ensure financial systems comply with regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, data privacy, audit standards)
Implement strong IT controls, cybersecurity safeguards, and data governance frameworks within finance platforms
Manage system access controls, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation strategies
Build and lead a high-performing Finance IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration
Partner with finance stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology providers
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes through automation, standardization, and system enhancements
Deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial data and reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making
Establish KPIs and monitor performance of Finance IT systems and projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master's or MBA is helpful
15+ years of experience in finance technology leadership, ERP/finance system implementations, or digital finance transformation
5+ years of application development experience in investment management/alternative investments industry
Expertise in ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) and financial reporting tools
Demonstrated experience in IT governance, compliance, and risk management
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of and experience supporting and collaborating with treasury, accounting, accounts payable, middle office, deal operations, performance analytics, and financial reporting teams
Strong understanding of LLMs/AI and their applicability to alternative investments industry
Solid understanding and knowledge of modern software development frameworks and methodologies
Experience utilizing cloud-based productivity tools and application management and deployment methodologies
Possesses strong software architecture, design, and development skills
Experience utilizing CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) software development methodology
Strong knowledge and experience with software development and project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, IDEs, Bitbucket, Redgate, MS SQL Management Studio, PyCharm, etc
Experience working with large databases, data lakes, and data warehouses
Experience architecting, managing, developing and maintaining multi-tier, web-based applications
Benefits
Extended health care
Dental care
Life insurance
Company
Vichara Technologies
Vichara Technologies is a capital markets technology consulting firm that helps both sell-side and buy-side firms develop systems to
201-500 employees
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Atul Jain
Group CEO & Founder
Michael How
Owner
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