APAC Head of IT Global Markets, Market & Counterpart Risk

Job title: APAC Head of IT Global Markets, Market & Counterpart Risk

Company: Natixis


Job description: Job Description:Position Summary:The Head of IT Global Markets, Market & Counterparty Risk (GMR) will lead the development, implementation, and management of technology solutions that support APAC Global Markets business & operations and act as a local relay for Market Risk.The Global Markets Technology team is accountable for providing a diverse array of technology solutions that facilitate Sales & Trading, Risk, Middle, Back Office, and Reference data operations for the company, covering securities, derivatives, foreign exchange, futures, options, and commodities products.The role will be responsible for overseeing the development of end-to-end Global Markets platforms for APAC, in accordance with the overall Global Technology strategic roadmap.IT Market & Counterparty Risk technology team (IT MCR) ensures maintenance and evolutions of Market & Counterparty Risk Information System. IT MCR provides applications for risk data analysis, certification and reporting on: Economic P&L, Market Risk (Stress Test & VaR) and Counterparty Risk.The position functionally reports into the Global Head of IT Global Markets & Market Risk (IT GMR) and will be part of the global IT GMR Exco as well as the APAC CIO Manco.This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of financial markets, advanced technology, and a proven track record in managing large-scale tech initiatives as well as communicating to senior stakeholders both on run, mitigation and transforming modes.Main Responsibilities:

• Leading the Global Markets & Market Risks Technology teams across APAC locations to deliver technology products and services that align with business objectives is a primary responsibility.
• Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders across Front Office (Sales & Traders), Operations, Treasury, Risk, and Finance to comprehend the fundamental requirements and requests from each team.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to the Global Markets & Market Risk Technology team, while also partnering with other Global Technology teams to define and execute the team’s strategy and target operating model.
• Animating governance with stakeholders to provide transparency on issues and actions, on new developments, on strategic initiatives, both for local accountabilities and on behalf of global IT
• Act as a relay of APAC vis a vis head office as well as a relay of head office in APAC.
• Ensuring and maintaining a stable production environment for technology solutions, including overseeing Risk and Control related deliverables, managing IT audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Coaching, mentoring, providing feedback, and actively fostering the career development of team members; identifying emerging talent and cultivating leadership skills within the team
• Working with Compliance and Risk partners to uphold a strong focus on Regulatory & Compliance matters pertinent to the APAC market.
• Overseeing Third Party Engagements and External Vendors responsible for delivering core trading and back-office platforms.
• Prioritizing work from multiple stakeholders in the region and collaborating closely with global teams to ensure successful delivery.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years in a forward-progressing technology management background
• Extensive knowledge of Global Market Business, Products, and front to back platform capabilities.
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in large, cross-functional teams influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• A strong business-centric mindset and the ability to use sound business judgment to drive optimal business outcomes is necessary.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including facing off to trading desks and business product partners, are required.
• Experience leading a technology team with extensive knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies, as well as operational aspects of managing a software stack is required.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with global teams and various control partners is essential.
• Experience in defining strategic IT solutions to align with business vision and target operating model is essential.
• Hands-on experience in managing technology risk, handling IT audits, and Regulatory engagements is desired.
• Experience with enterprise-wide planning, communication, and implementation, with a track record of on-time delivery of complex and strategic solutions with quality.
• Proven ability to decompose complex issues, drive timely decisions, and know when to engage others for input, and when to act independently, is crucial.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and fast change with an ability to adapt quickly and easily.

About Us: Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide. Our teams of experts in over 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact.Natixis CIB Asia Pacific provides regional corporate and financial institution clients with tailor-made financing and capital markets solutions as well as access to global financial markets, while supporting the development of Natixis CIB’s European and international clients in Asia Pacific.

Expected salary:

Location: Hong Kong – China

Job date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:59:18 GMT

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