SVP, Head of OTD Development

Jefferies•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly technical hands-on leader to build and lead the global Outsourced Trading Desk (OTD) Technology team. This role owns all technology development and support for the OTD business, serving 20+ desk traders across New York, London, and Hong Kong. This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity within the global Prime Broker Services Technology group. The successful candidate will initially operate as a solo contributor, delivering immediate value to the business while building out a team of 1-2 members in the near term, growing to 4-6 as the business scales.

Requirements

Strong hands-on software engineering skills across multiple languages and platforms: Java, C#/.NET, SQL Server, Python, and scripting languages
Experience building reporting and analytics solutions using tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or similar BI platforms
Financial services technology background with direct exposure to trading desks, execution workflows, or prime brokerage operations
Demonstrated ability to operate independently - self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable owning problems end-to-end
Experience managing or building small engineering teams, with strong people leadership and mentoring skills
Ability to support a global user base across US, EMEA, and APAC time zones
Excellent communication skills - able to work directly with traders and translate business needs into technical deliverables

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with outsourced trading, execution management systems (EMS/OMS), or multi-asset trading workflows
Experience with data visualization and desk-level reporting for front-office users
Background in building teams from scratch - hiring, establishing processes, and scaling delivery capacity
Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, FIX protocol), real-time data, and trade lifecycle systems
Track record of thriving in fast-paced, trader-facing environments where responsiveness and reliability are critical
Bachelor’s degree is required preferably in Computer Science. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Own the full technology stack supporting the OTD business globally - development, support, and strategic direction
Operate hands-on as the primary developer and support contact, building new functionality and maintaining existing workflows from day one
Partner directly with OTD traders and business leadership across New York, London, and Hong Kong to understand needs and deliver solutions
Design and develop trading tools, reporting dashboards, data pipelines, and workflow automation for the desk
Provide production support coverage, troubleshooting issues and ensuring continuity of trading operations
Build and grow the OTD technology team - recruit, mentor, and manage 1-2 direct reports initially, scaling to 4-6 over time
Coordinate with the broader Prime Broker Services Technology group on shared platform components, architecture standards, and release processes
Define the technology roadmap for OTD, balancing tactical business requests with longer-term platform improvements