Vice President – Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Description:
Job Title: Vice President – Technology
Role Definition
Fidelity Brokerage Technology – India, is looking for Vice President – Technology. This is a senior leadership position who will be owning and accountable for the software engineering function for Business deliverables. Incumbent will lead engineering teams, drive technical innovation, and align technical strategies with overall business goals. It is a crucial role that ensures the successful development and delivery of software products or solutions.
We are looking for a person with significant experience in developing & leading engineering solution and delivery for financial services industry in India and Globally. They have likely demonstrated exceptional technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects. They are also expected to have experience in manging global stakeholders, hiring and building a team of highly skilled and committed technologists.
Role Expectations
- Manage and build a high performing team that delivers new products and solutions that helps enhancing Customer experience, drives innovation and creates new revenue opportunity for the firm.
- Establish, deliver, and refine a platform engineering roadmap to ensure that all platforms and products remain current, deliver value to product engineering teams, and supports the needs of internal stakeholders in terms of scalability, resilience, security, capacity, and operational maintenance.
- Provide thought leadership to the team and firm in terms of leveraging emerging technologies to improve business outcome and customer delight.
- Provide technology platform expertise across the Brokerage organization as required, to support management teams and general development activities in building complex, dynamic products and services.
- Working with Product Engineering, Architecture, and Operations Teams to provide an in-depth evaluation of evolving and mature technologies, help shape the customer technology roadmap, and facilitate the delivery of the business strategy.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously, while balancing business priorities and quality.
- The ability to scale resources, skills, and work with an offshore technology partner to balance onshore offshore capability.
The Skills that are Key to this role
- Technical Proficiency:
- Extensive experience and technical engineering knowledge of a broad range of platforms and web based/cloud and distributed solution, stretching across platforms, financial products, emerging technology standards, and trends, including defining platform roadmaps and long-term strategic plans.
- A deep understanding of the latest software engineering principles and practices, staying updated with the latest advancements in the field.
- Must have 15 plus years of hands-on development experience building solutions on distributed architecture with deep understanding of API management solutions, microservices, and system integration.
- Strong and demonstrable experience of working with CI/CD pipeline and supporting technologies. • Proven experience of API platform management. Have built / managed & delivered solution on cloud with experience on Java, J2EE
- Industry Experience: Working experience with Technology product and services organization on financial services industry solutioning.
- Leadership: The ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects on time and within budget.
- Strategic Thinking: The capacity to think strategically and align technical initiatives with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.
- Team Development: The capability to mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
- Adaptability: The flexibility to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends, embracing innovation and driving technical excellence.
- Business Acumen: A solid understanding of financial services industry, its business principles, market dynamics and customer needs. Preferably Trading, Brokerage, Payments, Wealth management
The Team
This team works to provide technology solution for Business units engaged in providing Brokerage, Institutional, Wealth management and Mutual Funds solution. This is a global team that develop solution in partnership with global teams working together cross border and locally. This team is managed by several other VP – Technology in India, taking care of engineering & delivery across several product lines of Brokerage solutions.
The Expertise We’re Looking For
- 20+ years of experience in end-to-end technology solution delivery
- BE / MCA / MTech
- Experience in Brokerage industry is desirable.
- Fungible to work and lead across organization.
Location: Bangalore / Chennai
Certifications:
At Fidelity, building a better financial future— for everyone— is our mission. For the last 75+ years, our privately-held company has remained committed to supporting our clients throughout their lifelong financial journeys.
Our formula is simple: we support our team, and they support our customers. That culture begins with our employees, whose personal and professional growth is key to our collective success. In keeping with that legacy, our privately-held company offers associates career stability and security, while at the same time encouraging your professional exploration and growth. At Fidelity India, we are proud to continue that legacy. With offices in Bangalore and Chennai, our Indian branch is now celebrating 20 years as a Global Capability Center. To find out more, visit India.Fidelity.com, or our global site at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer, and whenever possible we accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099 for more information
Benefits Developed for You
From the little things that make every day better to those big-picture, life-changing tools. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Fidelity. We have an amazing package of benefits and programs designed to help you thrive both at and outside of work.
Insurance
Affordable and accessible healthcare benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Coverage of up to INR 300,000 for you along with your spouse/partner, with additional top-up options available
- Insurance covers for parents/in-laws made available at subsidized costs
- Personal accident insurance cover of six times your annual basic salary
- Life insurance cover of eight times your annual basic salary
Wellness
We invest in nurturing healthy habits and promoting overall wellness of our associates through three pillars – Physical, Emotional, and Financial wellness.
Parenting
To help you through the exciting yet demanding times of parenthood, avail of time off and other benefits such as childcare allowance and access to daycare.
Transport
You will have access to free transport services to and from work, subject to residing within our pre-defined boundary limits
Retirement
Finally, like the icing on the cake, we offer benefits that will help you contribute to and invest towards your retirement.
- National Pension System (NPS) offered at Fidelity:
- At Grade 6 and below, Fidelity will match your NPS contribution up to 5% of your basic salary
- At Grade 7 and above, Fidelity contributes 10% of your basic salary towards NPS as part of your compensation structure
- Avail of other statutory benefits such as EPF, VPF and Gratuity
Read more about our Benefits program.
Committed to Continuous Learning
At Fidelity, we are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our customers, new technologies, and better ways of working. And we empower our associates to do the same, with an emphasis on developing skills that will help propel you forward in your career while being able to make an impact for Fidelity’s customers around the world.
We offer a wide range of options including online, in-person, and mentor driven solutions – as well as learning days and job shadow opportunities to expose you to new elements of our business to broaden your experience.
Ongoing Opportunities for Growth
- Free access to thousands of online training resources
- Internal clubs focused on trending topics and associate interests
- Ability to pursue online or in-person technical certifications
Read more about our Learning & Development program.
Connected to Our Communities
At every level of our organization, you’ll find people who are committed to doing their part to make the world a better place. We host events and conduct volunteering activities, encouraging associates across the organization to get involved and make an impact on the lives of people in the communities where we live and work.
Fidelity Cares
- Through our community relations program, we provide associates with several opportunities to actively volunteer and create an impact
- Host numerous company-wide volunteering and awareness events.
- Partner with a number of not-for-profit organizations to benefit our local communities
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
- Partner with schools and our not-for-profit organizations on financial literacy programs, career counselling, and online tutoring for students
- Teach employability skills to youth from low-income backgrounds, and conduct mock interviews to prepare them for corporate jobs
- Create joyful learning experiences for primary school children through the ‘Art in Education’ program
- Plant urban mini forests and participate in local cleanup efforts
Read more about our Fidelity Cares community relations program..
