Front Office Solutions Technical Delivery Manager

Role Overview
The Technical Delivery Manager will bridge the gap between Front Office business users and engineering teams, managing the end-to-end delivery of application initiatives, Order Management System (OMS) capabilities, and Front Office technology solutions.Key Responsibilities


Front Office Application Delivery & Solution Architecture (35%)


Lead the evaluation, design, and execution of application initiatives supporting Front Office Trading and Risk functions.


Analyze complex Front Office business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solution designs.


Oversee project documentation, architecture reviews, and security compliance throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).




Stakeholder Liaison & Workflow Alignment (25%)


Serve as the primary IT liaison for Front Office traders, portfolio managers, and risk units.


Deeply understand daily Front Office workflows and strategic business roadmaps to propose proactive technology solutions.


Act as the key escalation point for Front Office stakeholders to resolve delivery issues rapidly.




Developer Management & Technical Direction (20%)


Supervise, coach, and guide internal developers, data architects, and external technical specialists who are based offshore.


Break down business requirements into actionable technical tasks for development teams and oversee delivery quality.


Work closely with engineering teams to guide technical implementation (hands-on coding is not required, but strong technical comprehension is essential).




Vendor Management & Enterprise Governance (10%)


Manage external vendor relationships, tracking progress and enforcing service level agreements (SLAs).


Ensure project deliverables strictly adhere to group policies regarding data governance, middleware integration, and reporting frameworks.




Reporting & Operational Excellence (10%)


Provide regular status updates, risk management reporting, and progress metrics to project workstreams and leadership.


Maintain high-quality standards to ensure minimal rework, zero high-severity incidents, and full compliance with audit and regulatory standards.






Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications


Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.




Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in a technology delivery leadership role within Financial Services, Asset Management, or Investment Banking.


Domain Knowledge: Proven track record of direct engagement with Front Office, Trading, or Risk teams, with a solid grasp of trading workflows.


Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin, eFront, or comparable Front Office OMS/EMS systems.


Technical Competency:


Strong understanding of enterprise API delivery, system integrations, and data platform solutions (e.g., Databricks).


Ability to converse technically with developers; familiarity with Python, R, JSON, or VB is an added advantage.




Languages: Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin is mandatory; proficiency in Cantonese is an advantage.


Key Competencies


Proactive, energetic, and collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.


Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions effectively.


Strong communication skills to manage relationships between business units and development teams.