Development Associate Director

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Job Family: Clearing & Securities Services

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
  
  

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

Being a member of Digital Enablement team you will develop highly scalable and efficient automation solutions using combination of latest technology stack like Low Code No Code, data manipulation and Analytics tools etc along with legacy technologies for internal and external DTCC consumers.

This role requires close coordination with multiple geographically dispersed groups (Business partners, Subject Matter Experts, Senior Technologists, Analysts as well as infrastructure teams) across the enterprise to implement automated solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads a team of 5-10 developers delivering automated solutions in Appian as the chosen low code no code platform.
• Drives an Agile delivery team that builds high quality and scalable work products based on in depth knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Supports multiple production application releases and maintenance windows as needed working with the Operations team
• Develops trusted partnerships with internal clients and other stakeholders
• Applies understanding of how automation tools can drive improved risk & resiliency, client experience and efficiency in solving business problems
• Ensures policies and procedures are maintained and stay aligned to changing risk and control landscape
• Balances the team’s automation delivery with timely response to Regulatory requests
• Identifies and reports on End User Computing Applications (EUCAs) and adhere to model validation requirements
• Collaborates with Business Architects to determine how automation can enable reimagined future-state processes
• Secures and manage automation budgets
• Researches and evaluates new technologies to drive innovation and adoption of new automation tools.
• Contributes to the strategy development and execution of a multi-year plan for DTCC’s process automation program
• Creates and delivers strategic presentations on broad topics (related to automation) and produce thought leadership to increase organizational and client awareness
• Support the organization in building and growing the talent required to enhance existing automation platforms
• Establishes metrics and manages team based on data with a continuous improvement mindset
  
  

**NOTE: The Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Leadership Competencies for this level include

• Feedback: Seeks feedback from others, provides feedback to others in support of their development, and is open and honest while dealing constructively with criticism.
• Delegating: Effectively manages tasks and people, taking a practical approach to determine the most effective method of execution while respecting others’ expertise and considering others’ feelings and working styles.
• Inclusive Leadership: Values individuals and embraces diversity by integrating differences and promoting diversity and inclusion across teams and functions.
• Coaching: Understands and anticipates peoples needs, skills, and abilities, in order to coach, motivate and empower them for success.
  
  

Qualifications

• L1, L2 Certification in Appian
  
  

Talents Needed For Success

• 10+ years of experience managing high performing automation teams in the financial sector
• Ability to design end to end solution using workflow tools like Appian with multiple integration touchpoints (web applications, mainframe layers and desktop apps)
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns and their impact on automation solutions
• Proficient in architecting scalable, high-performance Appian solutions that meets business objectives.
• Skilled in creating and managing Appian objects such as SAIL interfaces, process models, records, rules, and decision logic, with strong debugging capabilities.
• Involved in multiple areas of Appian development including workflows, SAIL interfaces, process models, records, sites, reports, rules, and AI Skills.
• Experience in building basic task and process reports to support business and operational monitoring.
• Strong experience in integrating Appian with external systems using Web APIs, RESTful services, Appian Connected Systems, and custom plug-ins.
• Good knowledge of RDBMS (SQL/Oracle), integration with Appian.
• This role requires leading an Appian team (50%) along with hands-on application development (50%).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including delivering technical details to a non-technical audience
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with experience working in distributed teams.
• Experience with process improvement methods.
  
  

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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