Sr Director of Software Engineering - Head of Spread Products PreTrade & Agentic AI

Job Description

Your opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of financial services is waiting for you. Let’s push the boundaries of what’s possible together.

As the Senior Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Bank Technology – Securitized Product Group Technology team, you will lead multiple technical areas and collaborate across technical domains. Your expertise will be applied cross-functionally to promote the adoption and implementation of technical methods within various teams, helping the firm stay at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.

Job responsibilities

 

• Lead the SPG eTrading and Pre-trade capture team, create a road map and implementation plan for a strategic eTrading system,  ensuring alignment with the firm's long-term goals and objectives.
• Conduct thorough analysis of legacy systems and processes; identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the success of transformation initiatives and report progress to senior leadership.
• Drive the design and development of the new system, deep dive in-to existing system and processes and lead the team with 60-70% hands on development.
• Collaborate with wider SPG Trading, Risk and P&L teams to build scalable and robust solutions that support business needs.
• Proactively manage business stake holders, external clients and define product requirements,  including data sources, integration points, and user interfaces, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.
• Apply deep knowledge of pre-trade and eTrading of fixed income product to guide strategic decisions and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Lead pilot projects to test new technologies and methodologies, evaluating their potential impact on the firm.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

 

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise and more broadly across the organization.
• Experience in leading transformation projects and managing change within an organization
• Experience developing or leading large or cross-functional teams of technologists
• Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale
• Experience leading complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability
• Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong understanding of eTrading and Pre-trade across multiple asset class.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.