Vice President – Technology Lead, Securities Services
Location: UAEIndustry: Banking & Financial ServicesFunction: Technology Leadership | Securities Services | Capital Markets
I am partnering with a leading bank on a newly created VP-level opportunity to lead technology for its Securities Services business, with end-to-end accountability across custody, fund administration, and capital markets platforms spanning multiple regions.This is a strategic yet hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to senior technology leadership, with full autonomy over platform strategy, vendor selection, and delivery. The role requires close collaboration with business, regulatory, and market infrastructure stakeholders to shape and deliver best-in-class solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technology strategy and delivery for securities services platforms (custody, fund administration, capital markets).Drive platform modernisation, vendor evaluation, and large-scale transformation programs.Own end-to-end product lifecycle for loan origination, loan servicing, and workflow automation solutions.Engage directly with clients, regulators, and market infrastructure bodies (e.g., ADX, SCA).Manage and develop high-performing delivery teams (10–15 FTEs) in a lean, cost-conscious environment.Champion adoption of cloud, AI/ML, APIs, and full-stack engineering practices in securities services and wealth technology.
Key Requirements
Mandatory: Hands-on expertise with TCS BaNCS (securities services/custody) and Fund Administration platforms (e.g., Multifonds, Axia, Temenos, FIS).Proven track record in delivering COTS platform transformations within securities services or capital markets.Experience in loan technology delivery (syndicated & bilateral), including loan origination, servicing, and workflow automation.Strong knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure), AI/ML applications, open APIs, and modern engineering practices.Demonstrated ability to lead client and external stakeholder engagement at senior levels.Adaptive, collaborative, and non-hierarchical leadership style.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier financial institution at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. You’ll have full ownership of platform strategy and delivery, high visibility with senior leadership, and the mandate to modernise and innovate across the securities services landscape.
If you have strong securities services or capital markets technology leadership experience and meet the must-have criteria, I’d be happy to share more details in confidence.
