Job Title - Technology Specialist , VP

Location - Pune

Role Description

Technology Management is responsible for improving the technological aspects of operations to reduce infrastructure costs, improve functional performance and help deliver Divisional business goals. Work includes: •Partnering with key internal stakeholders to translate bank strategy into objectives and plans for implementation supporting the delivery of world class technology solutions •Planning and managing computer operations and production support, systems and database administration, network operations, and client service •Ensuring systems performance and service level requirements are met •Managing and maintaining strategic relationships with key IT product and services providers •Transferring business requirements into technical solutions or into Release Management •Providing in-depth technical expertise for both tactical and operational initiatives

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Part of a global team, forging strong relationships with colleagues and business and formulate and execute technology strategy

• Own an application platform supporting a wide variety of Alternatives funds and businesses globally
• Manage and motivate a team of application owners and technical specialists
• Act as Service Relationship Owner for third parties/vendors
• Coordinate application life-cycle, including access management, security, disaster recovery, day-to-day support and business workflow management
• Perform data analysis, identify data quality issues and develop strategies for data cleansing and transformation.
• Design innovative, sustainable solutions which are congruent with the strategic direction of the Bank.
• Manage Audit, Regulatory and Third-Part audits/risk assessments.
• Conduct targeted reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Interact with Auditors and Regulators as needed.
• Challenge the ‘status quo’ and influences key stakeholders to ensure industry best practice is adhered to within their area of expertise.
• Ensure knowledge articles and documentation are up-to-date
• Be responsible for IT Governance in line with company policies and regulations

Your skills and experience

Skills and Experience You’ll Need:

• Experience leading and inspiring teams/people towards a common goal
• Experience in a business aligned IT department of a financial institution (e.g. 20+ years of industry experience as an Architect/Senior Engineer/Tech Lead)
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making capability and leadership qualities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience of reporting to senior management
• Ability to maintain objectivity and independence in raising areas of operational risk exposure as well as in having an effective working relationship with key stakeholders
• Experience in handling projects independently and working to deadlines and budget i.e., strong project management skills
• Self-starter, proactive and excellent team player with ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and always with professionalism. Ability to be open minded, share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team members
• Enterprise technology knowledge and experience (e.g. application/data migration, architecture, infrastructure, data transfer methods (SFTP), application and database technologies)
• Experience with developing and managing business applications (hands-on technology experience with Java, MS SQL or similar and processes like Identity and Access Management (IAM))
• Experience with vendor hosted SaaS solutions
• Project management and delivery experience in a large global organisation with exposure to external vendors and service providers
• Good understanding of risk frameworks, control environments and application governance.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent)

Skills and Experience That Will Help You Excel:

• Higher education in Finance or a similar field
• Familiarity with Finance and specifically Asset Management industry, Alternative investments
• Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels, negotiation and influencing skills
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Proactive and ability to work independently
• Strong delivery focus and experience in leading projects end to end.
• Act as role model for individuals aspiring to follow an expert career path by passionately promoting the merits of expert roles and the contribution of their Profession.
• Mentor individuals across the Bank who wish to follow an expert career path through sharing their experience, expertise and insight.
• Defines and implements best practices, solutions and standards related to their area of expertise.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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