.IT Group Manager -Markets Equities Technology Head- The IT Group Manager - Markets Equities Technology Head is a senior management-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical, and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team.
The overall objective of this role is to own and maintain the relationship with the Cash Equities and Equities Derivatives businesses, overseeing their technology IT Portfolio, including day-to-day electronic execution and the implementation of projects and long-term strategic planning in developing high-impact initiatives to grow the business.
**Responsibilities**:It is required a deep knowledge and evaluation of the complex business processes involved, the core business functions for Equities and Equities Derivatives, their system underpinnings, and industry standards, as well as building relationships with global stakeholders in Business, Operations, CTI, Risk & Control, and all relevant local and global actors.- This role will liaise with myriad technology groups downstream that service the corresponding lines of businesses and in that capacity to drive the results-driven execution expected.
This involves coordinating with the Risk & Compliance, Legal, IBCO, Regulators, third parties, and other technology heads, local and global groups in ensuring technology contributions are successfully implemented.- The position will be accountable before the business for the execution of initiatives in their book of work, their long-term sustainability, day-to-day support, and having robust delivery compliant to high cybersecurity standards.- Manage multiple teams of Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers and Application Managers, guiding them in all aspects of people management (Performance Evaluation, Mentoring/Career growth/Succession planning).- Responsible for all technology assets that supports the Equities businesses ensuring the adherence to all internal and external compliance regulations.- Advise Equities business team on how best the technical strategy supports business objectives.- Provide Citi representation in the "Mexican Association of Stock Market Intermediaries" (AMIB) Technology Committee with the Local Exchanges and Mexican Broker InstitutionsTeamwork required to achieve objectives and influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, communicating with external parties as needed.
**Qualifications**:- 10+ years of relevant experience in people projects.Demonstrated leadership track record for achieving business objectives.- Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.- Knowledge of the Mexican Markets and local regulations applicable to Equities operations.- In-depth understanding of end-to-end Brokerage Hose operation: Front - Middle - Back.- Ability to multi-task & liaise with business, tech teams & other developers