Engineering Lead – Post-Trade Technology Services
A global investment banking group is seeking a Development Lead to join its Post-Trade Risk Technology function. The organisation offers exposure to complex, high-impact platforms supporting trading, risk, and regulatory outcomes across global markets. This is a senior technical leadership role combining hands-on engineering expertise with people and delivery management.
Key Responsibilities
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Own end-to-end software delivery for post-trade technology services, from design through deployment.
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Lead and develop engineering teams, acting as an escalation point, mentor, and delivery owner.
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Define and deliver the regional technology roadmap, aligned to a global strategic framework.
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Drive high-priority change across risk and regulatory platforms, ensuring stability, resilience, and performance.
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Collaborate closely with Product Owners, architects, DevOps/DevSecOps, and global stakeholders in an Agile environment.
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Oversee vendor integrations, audit engagement, compliance alignment, and cost management.
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Support regulatory and internal reporting through robust, scalable solutions.
Key Requirements
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Strong technical background with hands-on experience in C#, .NET/.NET Core, Python, SQL (cloud exposure e.g. Azure preferred).
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Proven team lead or development management experience within complex, enterprise environments.
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Solid understanding of software architecture, SDLC, IT controls, and Agile delivery.
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Experience delivering platforms supporting risk, pricing, or regulatory processes (financial services beneficial, not essential).
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Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building stable, high-performing teams.
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Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, including front-office users.
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Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated testing frameworks.
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About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Software Development/Engineering
Industry: IT
Salary: £130,000 - £150,000 per annum + bonus + benefits
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: City of London
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: Q5UBIY-0E228C69
Date posted: 16 January 2026
Consultant: Albertine Hedley
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