Job Abstract

New York, United States of America

The Executive Director – FI Securitized Technology is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Trading Systems in accordance with the needs of the Securitized Products businesses. Responsibilities include evaluating, scheduling and resourcing development projects, understanding user needs, developing, testing and maintaining trading applications, and preparing systems documentation. Executes technical plans, system analysis, detailed design specifications, development, unit and integration testing.

Provides technical leadership and management of systems design, development, support and team resources. Develops and exercises business plans, firm policies and procedures and may also be responsible for various projects to improve efficiencies. Manages a specific department, product or process within a specific technology and business area. Maintains significant industry experience; expected to be subject matter expert in multiple or specific technical skill sets and business domains.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience: 15+ years’ experience in field or similar industry

Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience and strong background in developing and managing global trading systems within Capital Markets
• Prior experience and strong background in relevant technologies (Java, .Net / C#, Angular / ReactJS, Kafka / Solace, Sybase / Oracle)
• Prior extensive experience in integration of vendor platforms (ION, Bloomberg TOMS, Murex, Polypaths)
• Prior extensive experience in developing applications in FI Securitized Products domain
• Prior experience in managing a development team of 5-10
• Able to manage yearly technology budget, finances, BoW and resource allocation
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships within IT and with the business
• Able to analyze and resolve complex issues and problems in a sound and timely fashion
• Able to assimilate relevant data from a variety of sources, analyze, and recommend appropriate courses of action to take.
• Able to coach and manage team members in the development of their skills.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Able to identify areas of risk/concern in area of responsibility.

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

For NYC Job Applicants: The base annual salary range for this position is $155,737-$230,000. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York,New York-New York

Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.