Head of Equities Technology - Vice President

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Job Overview

Equities onshore technology team provides comprehensive tech solutions that support Citi India Equites business to drive growth and create value for clients, while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. Through strategic investments, cutting-edge technology, and close collaboration with global team, the onshore technology team plays critical role in supporting the business growth in India.

Job SummaryAs Vice President, you will be responsible to lead strategic initiatives to support the Equities India Business, navigate complex tech landscapes, end to end technology stack and align it with global standards and meet local regulatory requirements, and enhancing onshore operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Good understanding of the equity and equity derivatives markets.
• Should know the nuances of various types of trading algorithms used by sell side brokers (Execution Algos as well Arbitrage Algos).
• Should keep an eye on the emerging trends in the technology landscape.
• Understand the SDLC lifecycle well and knowledge of FIX Protocol would be an added advantage.
• Have strong understanding of the Exchange (BSE/NSE) IT Infrastructure and the various components that comes into play.
• Knowledge of the exchange co-location architecture.
• Should have implemented the SEBI Cyber Security Framework and have a good understanding of the regulations around it.
• Good understanding of risks involved in any trading infrastructure including how the risk management layer of various trading systems work.
• Should have a forward looking approach towards the capacity planning and the architecture of the overall infrastructure.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team which includes a decent sized development as well as infrastructure team.
• Ability to think out of the box solutions during a crisis situation.
• Liaise with vendors and exchanges on a regular basis.
• Build strong relationships with the business and corporate functions, understand commercial goals and risk control requirements, and design technology solutions fit India’s securities markets and regulatory environment.
• Collaborate on and influence strategic programs to align with business goals and global technology guidelines. Reinforce stability, resiliency, and controls standard of the firm.
• Manage and oversee the operations of the onshore tech teams. Provide constructive oversight to large-scale technology programs. Communicate effectively across all levels. Accountable for key decisions and issue escalation. Drive team’s continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Strong knowledge of the India securities markets and business products.
• Experience in directly facing local exchanges, regulators, and external audit.
• Fulfilment of all necessary regulatory licenses and requirements (i.e., SEBI, RBI, and other securities regulators).
• At least 10 years of experience in information technology with hands-on development experience in equity trading or equivalent front office trading systems.
• Track records of managing complex programs and collaborating with global teams.
• Strong reasoning, influencing skills, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proven experience in developing integrated solutions that combine in-house applications with third-party vendor products.
• Experience in managing a team and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Experience in managing local exchange or regulatory requirements and inquiries in association with Equity Technology systems.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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