Open Systems Technologies · 6 months ago
Tech Lead - Python & Risk
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expOpen Systems Technologies is a financial firm seeking a Tech Lead - Python & Risk to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on leveraging technology to optimize outcomes while ensuring strong operational and cyber risk controls, and requires extensive business knowledge to inform strategic decisions and foster stakeholder engagement.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate a command of breaking market trends, competitive positioning, client priorities and business opportunities through consistent delivery of cost controlling and business enabling solutions
Apply extensive business knowledge to inform critical decisions on strategic initiatives, future projects, long-term planning, etc
Optimize technology outcomes for the company while maintaining strong operational and cyber risk controls
Engage strong communication skills in public speaking engagements, client / internal presentations, press appearances and internal town halls to convey clear and consistent messaging on company's strategic technology direction and performance
Foster confidence and buy-in among various stakeholder groups
Leverage leadership skills to motivate employees throughout the technology organization
Articulate a clear vision to encourage buy-in among stakeholder groups
Continuously seek out feedback and refine approach accordingly
Draw on external network of competitive counterparts and other market participants to benchmark the company among peers and identify new strategic opportunities
Qualification
Required
15+ years of professional experience at large banks with a focus on Risk Technology
Experience leading team(s) and owning multiple deliveries at the same time
Strong expertise in Python is mandatory, with optional experience in Azure cloud computing
Familiarity with risk metrics such as VaR, sVar, stress testing, Counterparty Credit Risk, Credit quality indicators, credit sentiment analysis and sensitivity analysis
Experience working with market data sources, financial instruments, and trading systems
Exposure to any frontend Javascript technologies is required
Experience in Databricks and AI/ML technologies is highly desirable
Knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and distributed computing frameworks
Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
Advanced sense of accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and goals
Ability to understand complex and highly technical concepts, and ability to easily explain/translate them to peers
Knowledge of project management frameworks including Waterfall and Agile and tools such as JIRA and MS Project
Ability to prioritize work by setting and meeting realistic deadlines, forecasting, and communicating changes resulting from risks and issues, while ensuring an elevated level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget and resources
Strong relationship management, collaboration and influencing skills
Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously while interacting professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Knowledge of financial operations and planning, controls management, MIS, data management and reporting processes related to commercial investment banks
BA/BS degree required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience in Databricks and AI/ML technologies is highly desirable
Company
Open Systems Technologies
Open Systems Technologies provides smart staffing solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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