Tech Lead - Python & Risk

A financial firm is looking for a Tech Lead - Python & Risk to join their team.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.