A US bank is seeking a Director, Application Development Manager to lead engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery for the Operational Risk domain within its Engineering Practice, aligned to the Risk and Compliance Hub.
Location: New York, NY
Key Responsibilities
Design scalable architectures for operational risk controls, event management, and monitoring systems. Standardize taxonomies for operational risk events, controls, issues, and related management information. Develop risk mitigation strategies, automation frameworks, and resilient engineering capabilities to strengthen the control environment. Lead small, agile engineering teams focused on platform outcomes, delivery quality, and operational stability. Drive an AI first approach in operational risk tooling to improve automation, insight, and workflow effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders in risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize and deliver capabilities. Support engineering decisions that balance innovation, risk management, and operational resilience.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required. 12 plus years of experience in systems analysis and program development with related supervisory, management, and administrative experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus. Experience with operational risk management systems, controls, or workflow tooling in an enterprise setting. Familiarity with agile practices and leading small, high performing teams. Industry experience in operational risk is a plus. Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Ways Of Working
Operate as a senior engineering leader within the Engineering Practice, contributing to engineering standards, talent development, and platform wide execution discipline. Work within the Risk and Compliance Hub to align delivery with hub priorities, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk and control objectives. Lead small, high performing agile teams using iterative delivery practices, transparent prioritization, and measurable outcomes. Partner closely with product, data, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to shape roadmaps and deliver resilient solutions. Promote an AI first mindset by identifying opportunities to improve engineering productivity, automation, controls, and decision support.
Leadership Expectations
Create clarity on priorities, architecture direction, and execution outcomes for the team and stakeholders. Build strong engineering culture through coaching, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Balance innovation with sound engineering practices, operational resilience, and risk management. Represent the domain effectively across hub, practice, and enterprise governance forums. Drive delivery against strategic objectives while maintaining high standards for quality, performance, and control.
About The Opportunity
This role sits within a leading global financial services organization at the heart of the global financial system, supporting teams that harness AI and advanced technologies to deliver transformative solutions across the industry. The organization is recognized as a top destination for innovators, where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent.
Compensation: DOE