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ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC lists this Vice President, Infrastructure Platforms opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Vice President, Infrastructure Platforms
Vice President, Infrastructure Platforms
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About ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC:
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.
The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world’s leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.
Team Overview:
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for driving strategy and change through inspiring with vision, migration planning, and Agile Road mapping. This is a global team with regional representation in Europe, Asia-Pacific and USA (Chicago).
The department is divided into 3 different clusters, each with their own function: Infrastructure Consumability, Enabling and Infrastructure Platforms
Job overview:
Vice President, Infrastructure Platforms role has both global and regional responsibilities. Responsible for the management of the infrastructure service provider, and both pubic and private cloud platforms.
This role will drive strategy and automation collaborating closely with the CTO and platform team, ensuring seamless value delivery and strategic alignment. Together with your peers, you coordinate large, international change initiatives and maintain the execution of the IT control framework.
This is a senior role responsible for owning the global infrastructure services and local technological vision and driving strategy, execution, and technology activities. This leader will oversee the development, implementation, and enhancement of cutting-edge technology, ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives and market demands. The platform lead will lead and manage the US based technology teams to innovate and improve products and solutions.
This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a min of 3 days per week onsite in the office. Due to the global nature of the role, business needs will sometimes warrant availability outside of normal business hours. Potential for travel based on business needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Global:
Manage global hosting services and oversee delivery from hosting partners
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency of our cloud environments and data center operations.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors to drive innovation
Regional:
Collaborate with the CTO to develop and execute a technology roadmap aligned with company goals.
Execute technology roadmap to align globally
Execute a comprehensive cloud infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals and objectives, including the migration of 20 local data center facilities to Amazon Web Services AWS cloud
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies to maintain competitive advantage
Transform the platform to a hybrid cloud environment, moving 20 local data centers to cloud platforms to create global alignment
Lead a team of 8-10 local platform specialists,
Enhance processes for product improvement
Manage and collaborate with local and global stakeholders
Implement, develop and maintain: SOP, policies and standards
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a people management position
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred
Experience managing teams of 8+ people globally and remotely
Ability to collaborate effectively across silos, experience working in Matrix organizations a plus
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse group of technical professionals
Comfortable challenging the status-quo in an efficient, & constructive manner
Ability to mobilize teams and effectively drive change (on premise to cloud)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable challenging the status-quo in an efficient, & constructive manner
In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure (on-premises and cloud)
Strong data analysis skills to identify and interpret trends
Proven success in executing complex Agile change initiatives
Experience in managing large budgets efficiently
Experience managing service providers or outsourcing partners (i.e. Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture etc.)
Knowledge of and experience with AWS, Agile and/or Scrum methodologies, certifications preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in ITIL process (Change, Incident & Problem) implementation and management
Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $145,000-$195,000
Perks and Benefits:
As a global leader in financial services, we rely on our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.
Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan and volunteer day off
Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision and flexible spending accounts
Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP and a benefits concierge service
Employer paid benefits such as term life, AD&D and disability insurance
Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
Company-issued laptops and role dependent mobile stipend
Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit and snacks, “bagel Wednesday” and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area – including foosball and ping pong tables
Private, well-equipped Mother’s room
Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District – close to CTA and Metra
Well-maintained building (an architectural “masterpiece”) and a part of Chicago history – with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space
This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.
ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; status as a survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; genetic predisposition or carrier status; gender identity or expression; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. This enables us to be a better and stronger team – one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.
Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies:
External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC (“AAC-USA”) prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing or paid to the sender.
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Mid-Senior level
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Information Technology
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Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services
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