Sunday, April 17, 2016

Director Head Portfolio Management Trading Investment Credit Risk Charles Schwab San Francisco

Job Description: • 2-minute read •
This is a senior technology leadership role based in San Francisco, CA, managing the software development lifecycle including the coordination, prioritization and communication across the business product areas. It will include building and realizing the strategy for the teams to support the dynamic needs of the CSIM business.
The role includes the hands-on management of both full time employees and contractors including the vendor relationships with partner firms. The role encompasses establishing and directing the strategic and tactical goals for the teams, building a client driven technology organization improving the software quality, platform and technology service provided to the CSIM business.

In addition to the functional responsibilities within the technology organization, the role will include setting the architectural strategic roadmap for the front office technology platforms building proprietary applications where a competitive advantage can be gained and integrating and managing industry leading vendor software to provide a cohesive, flexible platform which can scale effectively for future business growth.

What you have:

This role requires a highly motivated, organized and experienced business focused technology leader with a proven record of software delivery to a front office investment management business.

Qualifications & Experience

A university degree from a well-respected academic institution; advanced degrees in Information management, Computer Science, Business Administration and/or other professional certifications are a plus

12+ years of experience in front office technology software development for an investment management firm

Minimum of seven years’ experience leading an information technology software delivery organization across multiple technical and investment management product disciplines

At least seven years’ experience managing the software development lifecycle leveraging the latest methodologies and industry applicable technologies

Extensive experience leading solution delivery teams inclusive of scope, scheduling, budgeting and project planning in an environment with aggressive delivery goals

Proven record of delivering technology solutions within agreed upon budgets and timeframes

Substantiated experience raising the bar on staff delivery performance and cultivating high performance work environments

Significant experience transforming teams through technology, organization, culture, process and business change management

Leadership & Management

Ability to work hands on with team members to inspire and motivate all levels of staff towards both tactical and strategic delivery goals

Ability to drive change with external counterparties and vendors, managing and enhancing relationships and services provided

Outstanding performer, persistent and pro-active leader, detailed oriented, and driven to exceed expectations

Skilled communicator and negotiator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Personal Characteristics

Shows a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity and demonstrates this through action

Excellent written communication, presentation and facilitation skills with experience preparing reports to executive management and boards

Inquisitive, analytical, a strategic thinker, proactive and solutions-oriented

High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while goal-oriented and results-driven

Self-starter; takes initiative and can work independently

Well-organized and disciplined with high attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable working with various business domains

Direct, plain-spoken; conveys a genuine/authentic demeanor

What you’ll get:

Everyday Wellness: Healthy Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Choices, Wellness Champions

Financial Fitness: 401k Match, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts

Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer

Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships

Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life

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