NAM and LATAM Wealth Markets Technology Head

Overview

The NAM and LATAM Wealth Markets Technology Head will be a senior leader accountable for delivering the business priorities of the North America and Latin America Wealth Markets segment. This critical role involves defining and implementing the Wealth Markets platform strategy, driving the technological evolution toward a target state, and acting as the primary senior technology liaison for Wealth Markets business leadership in the New York/New Jersey area.

The successful candidate will lead the technology strategy and execution for equity trading within Wealth Markets, ensuring robust compliance with complex regulatory requirements in the US jurisdiction.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute the technology strategy for NAM / LATAM Wealth Markets, aligning with business objectives and growth priorities.
• Platform Implementation:
  Lead the implementation and enhancement of the Wealth Markets platform, ensuring a seamless transition to the desired target-state architecture.
• Business Partnership:
  Serve as a senior liaison to Wealth Markets business leadership, translating business needs into technology solutions and influencing strategic decisions.
• Equity Trading Technology:
  Oversee all aspects of technology supporting equity trading operations, including order management, execution, and post‑trade processing.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all technology solutions and processes are in strict compliance with relevant US equity trading regulations, actively monitoring changes and adapting systems as required. This includes:
• Monitoring new and proposed regulations that impact market structure, order execution, and data reporting.
• Adapting systems to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
• Team Management:
  Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing technology teams responsible for development, support, and innovation in the Wealth Markets domain.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate technology‑related risks, ensuring the resilience, security, and stability of Wealth Markets platforms.
• Integration and Process Enhancement:
  Lead the integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes.
• Solution Development:
  Analyze complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards to define and develop solutions to high‑level problems.
• Architectural Guidance:
  Provide expertise in advanced application programming and plan large‑budget, cross‑functional projects.
• Methodology Development:
  Develop application methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• System Design:
  Consult with end‑users to identify system function specifications and incorporate them into overall system design.
• Mentorship:
  Allocate work and act as an advisor/coach for developers, analysts, and new team members.
• Influence and Negotiation:
  Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties.
• Risk Assessment:
  Approach risk assessment proactively, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Wealth Markets Expertise:
  Extensive experience and deep understanding of the Wealth Markets technology domain within North America and Latin America.
• Equity Trading Landscape:
  In‑depth knowledge of the equity trading landscape, market structure, and operational workflows within the US.
• Regulatory Acumen:
  • Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT):
    Comprehensive understanding of reporting requirements, fee structures, and impact of extended trading hours.
  • Regulation National Market System (Reg NMS):
    Knowledge of market access rules, order protection, and data dissemination.
  • Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI):
    Experience designing technology solutions that support best‑interest obligations.
  • Other US Regulations:
    Familiarity with Rule 605, Order Competition Rule, Regulation Best Execution, and crypto‑asset regulation.
• Platform Strategy & Execution:
  Demonstrated success in defining and executing complex technology platform strategies.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Exceptional ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership & Innovation:
  Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving…