Head of Front Office Systems Technology- Executive Director

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Head of Front Office Systems Technology- Executive Director with our Banking Company client in their New York, NY location. This is a direct placement position.

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of FICC Technology to lead the development and delivery of technology solutions for our Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) business. This role is critical in enabling efficient trading, risk management, and operational workflows across our global markets platform.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy for the FICC business aligned with the bank's commercial and regulatory objectives.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of trading, pricing, risk, and post-trade applications.
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and compliant with industry standards and regulations.
• Champion modernization initiatives across platforms and practices.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of software engineers, architects, and technical leads.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership that emphasizes collaboration, transparency, accountability, and clear communication.
• Drive talent development and succession planning across the FICC technology organization.
• Lead the development of front-office and middle-office applications including trade capture, pricing engines, risk analytics, and market data integration.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of technology solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Promote best practices in software engineering, including modular architecture, automated testing, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on Java-based application development.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and middleware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of FICC platforms.
• Drive modernization efforts including cloud adoption, containerization, and microservices architecture.
• Ensure high availability and low latency of trading systems.
• Build strong relationships with FICC business leaders, peers across technology, and enterprise partners to drive alignment and progress.
• Partner with risk, compliance, and operations to understand priorities and deliver impactful solutions.
• Act as a liaison between technology and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in electronic trading, data analytics, and regulatory technology.
• Drive innovation by exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance FICC capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to improve system performance, reduce operational risk, and enhance user experience.
• Apply SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) principles to improve delivery efficiency and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with deep expertise in FICC systems.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technology solutions in a global markets environment.
• Strong understanding of trading workflows, market data, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Java and related technologies in enterprise-scale systems.
• Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled agile methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of pricing, PnL, and FICC products such as CAPS, Index TRS, and other structured instruments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across business, technology, and enterprise functions to drive transformation and modernization.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

The anticipated annual salary range for this role is between $228,000.00 and $265,000.00.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.