Director – Sales Tech (Java, Structured Derivatives)

Director - Sales Tech (Java, Structured Derivatives) | Banking - New York, United States 

A global multinational bank is looking for a Director – Sales Tech with expertise in Java development and structured derivatives to drive the development of front-office sales technology. 

The role involves building and optimising structured products trading tools, integrating pricing engines, and enhancing digital sales platforms for structured derivatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of hands-on coding and leadership experience, leading a small development team while working closely with sales, trading, and quant teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of front-office sales technology solutions for structured derivatives. 

• Develop and enhance Java-based pricing and trade execution systems. 

• Integrate structured derivatives pricing models into the banks electronic trading platform. 

• Optimise pre-trade analytics tools to support sales teams in delivering customised structured solutions. 

• Collaborate with sales, traders, and quants to streamline trade workflows and improve automation. 

• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance. 

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring developers and overseeing system architecture. 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in financial technology, sales tech, or trading system development. 

• Strong Java development skills with a focus on low-latency, high-performance applications. 

• Expertise in structured derivatives, particularly fixed income, FX, and equity linked products. 

• Experience building pre-trade analytics, pricing, or execution tools. 

• Knowledge of trade lifecycle management, risk calculation, and market data integration. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, front-office environment. 

• Prior experience leading a development team and collaborating with traders/sales desks. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with cloud-based trading systems and microservices architecture. 

• Background in quantitative finance or algorithmic trading. 

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for structured derivatives trading.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our clients are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome candidates regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.