Director, Technology

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the design, development, and performance optimization of Oracle-based systems supporting asset management operations including portfolio accounting, performance reporting, and trade lifecycle automation. Own end-to-end delivery for enterprise applications across Oracle environments, from requirement gathering through development, testing, deployment, and support. Apply advanced Oracle SQL and PL/SQL techniques, including set operations, analytics and windowing functions, dynamic SQL, table functions, and complex logic patterns. Lead performance tuning using Oracle profiling tools, optimizer hints, query refactoring, table partitioning, and advanced index strategies including index-organized tables. Architect and maintain OLTP, OLAP, data mart, and data warehouse solutions tailored to financial services and investment operations needs. Design solutions for full trade lifecycle, including reference data mastering, tax lot accounting, cost basis processing, and performance measurement. Oversee development of ETL pipelines and data transformation processes, bridging legacy and enterprise platforms. Prototype and deliver internal tools and applications using Oracle APEX. Provide senior-level production support, leading root cause analysis and incident resolution for high-availability systems. Interact with business leaders and technical teams to develop detailed requirements and propose technical solutions to address process deficiencies and pain points, leading to actionable, scalable system designs. Manage complex projects across cross-functional teams, budgets, and timelines while also mentoring team members and leading solution reviews. Lead development and integration of a consolidated Transaction Manager platform to standardize trade ingestion from multiple Order Management Systems (OMS) and FX sources, routing transactions to downstream systems for accounting, SWIFT processing, and reconciliation. Ensure data integrity and compliance in core asset management services such as trade execution, shadow accounting, portfolio cash management, and regulatory reporting. Support broader technology modernization initiatives involving integration with third party vendors, internal reporting frameworks, and data governance policies. Utilize experience with supporting technologies, including Java, used in the development of internal tools and process enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or related.
Five (5) years of development, engineering, or related experience.
Five (5) years of development, engineering, or related experience must include: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL including analytics and windowing functions, dynamic SQL, table functions, and set operations; Oracle SQL performance tuning using profiling tools, optimizer hints, query refactoring, table partitioning, and index design (including index-organized tables); Design and delivery of OLTP, OLAP, data mart, and data warehouse environments; Trade lifecycle, tax lot accounting, cost basis processing, and performance attribution systems; Data integration across enterprise and legacy platforms; ETL development and financial data transformation; Oracle APEX for low-code internal solution delivery; Control-M or comparable enterprise job scheduling tool; Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access for data access, reconciliation, and legacy support; Strong mathematical skills and applied quantitative reasoning for trade and performance analysis; Use of advanced Oracle functions to resolve complex financial data processing issues; Production support for financial systems including incident diagnosis and resolution; Translates complex business and regulatory requirements into scalable technical architectures supporting asset management operation; Project management and delivery ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality; Experience with Agile and Rapid Application Development methodologies; Team leadership and mentoring of technical staff; Stakeholder management and communication to both business and technical audiences; Risk identification and mitigation for projects and operations; Change management guiding technology upgrades and process improvements.
ALTERNATE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept no degree and seven (7) years of development, engineering, or related experience. Must have skills listed above.
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and performance optimization of Oracle-based systems
Own end-to-end delivery for enterprise applications across Oracle environments
Apply advanced Oracle SQL and PL/SQL techniques
Lead performance tuning using Oracle profiling tools
Architect and maintain OLTP, OLAP, data mart, and data warehouse solutions
Design solutions for full trade lifecycle
Oversee development of ETL pipelines and data transformation processes
Prototype and deliver internal tools and applications using Oracle APEX
Provide senior-level production support
Interact with business leaders and technical teams to develop detailed requirements
Manage complex projects across cross-functional teams, budgets, and timelines
Lead development and integration of a consolidated Transaction Manager platform
Ensure data integrity and compliance in core asset management services
Support broader technology modernization initiatives