Job Overview
As an SVP Engineering Manager within FX Technology Tier 1 Invesment Bank, you will provide senior technical and people leadership across critical FX and Cross‑Border Payments platforms. You will operate as a trusted technology partner to the business, accountable for delivery, architectural direction, and engineering excellence.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with deep technical engagement. The role does not carry direct budget responsibility but has significant influence across platform strategy and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and inspire high‑performing engineering teams delivering mission‑critical FX systems
* Partner with senior stakeholders across FX Technology and Payments to define and implement scalable, business‑aligned solutions
* Drive platform and system architecture using an AI‑first and cloud‑aware approach utilising a throughput Java platform with performance, latency performance and resilience central to your approach.
* Provide technical thought leadership, remaining close to code, design decisions, and delivery quality
* Shape team structure, roles, and responsibilities to maximise impact, efficiency, and resilience
* Own senior people‑management responsibilities including hiring, performance management, development, and succession planning
* Ensure strong adherence to engineering standards, risk controls, and documented policies and procedures
* Champion best practices, transparency, and consistency across the wider technology organisation
* Lead local and regional staff forums, communicating global strategy and progress to teams
* Act as an engineering role model and senior influencer across Technology and the wider organisation
Key Skills & Experience
Required:
* Proven experience working closely with FX or Cross‑Border Payments business teams
* Strong understanding of FX market structure, workflows, and technology platforms
* Demonstrable track record of building new Java systems, modernising legacy platforms, and leading large‑scale change
* Deep understanding of complex system architectures spanning software, infrastructure, and networks
* Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing engineering teams at scale
* Exceptional communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior technology and business stakeholders
* Strong experience collaborating across globally distributed and cross‑functional teams
* Computer Science or Maths‑related degree
Preferred:
* Broad engineering background with hands‑on credibility and the ability to deep‑dive into Java codebases
* Experience leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to drive platform evolution
* Background operating at SVP / senior engineering leadership level within a complex, regulated environment
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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