Engineering Lead - Post-Trade Technology Services

Engineering Lead - Post-Trade Technology Services

A global investment banking group is seeking a Development Lead to join its Post-Trade Risk Technology function. The organisation offers exposure to complex, high-impact platforms supporting trading, risk, and regulatory outcomes across global markets. This is a senior technical leadership role combining hands-on engineering expertise with people and delivery management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end software delivery for post-trade technology services, from design through deployment.
• Lead and develop engineering teams, acting as an escalation point, mentor, and delivery owner.
• Define and deliver the regional technology roadmap, aligned to a global strategic framework.
• Drive high-priority change across risk and regulatory platforms, ensuring stability, resilience, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, architects, DevOps/DevSecOps, and global stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Oversee vendor integrations, audit engagement, compliance alignment, and cost management.
• Support regulatory and internal reporting through robust, scalable solutions.

Key Requirements

• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in C#, .NET/.NET Core, Python, SQL (cloud exposure e.g. Azure preferred).
• Proven team lead or development management experience within complex, enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, SDLC, IT controls, and Agile delivery.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building stable, high-performing teams.
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, including front-office users.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated testing frameworks.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Focus: Software Development/Engineering
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: City of London
• Industry: IT
• Salary: £130,000 - £150,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Date posted: 16 January 2026

Consultant: Albertine Hedley