LATAM Payments & Receivables Technology Technical Director

LATAM Payments & Receivables Technology Technical Director

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Job Overview

The LATAM Payments & Receivables Technical Director is a senior management level position responsible for driving key consent order and transformation initiatives within the region. This role will be heavily engaged in technical and business stakeholders for smooth execution of large projects driving simplification and modernization in the region. This role will need to be a hands-on development role that can go into the details of the different code basis and implement best coding practices throughout the applications landscapes of the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage/develop multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as ensure team adheres to best practices and process
• Execute on large multiyear initiatives of consent order and simplification
• Manage stakeholders from business as well as cross LOBs
• Drive the teams towards best coding practices and execute on agile manifesto
• Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables
• Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation, and contribute to future strategy of the area(s)
• Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals including implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements
• Research and resolve issues, provide recommendations, and escalate to senior management as needed
• Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans, oversee appropriate testing, and provide permit-to-operate for new applications
• Lead and deliver local staff forums, present global, regional, and location news and updates to engage team in the progress of organization
• Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Hands on experience with Java
• Mainframe transformation experience
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience
• Experience with financial products
• Working knowledge of the industry and competitors' products and services
• Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred