JOB DESCRIPTIONFINOS seeks an exceptionally talented individual who can define, drive and help execute a strategy that enables financial services firms and the entire FINOS ecosystem to realize the value of open source in financial services. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the financial services industry and associated technology landscape and workflows, as well as a track record of identifying and delivering technology projects that bring value and efficiency through collaboration across teams, departments and/or divisions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with a broad range of individuals in FINOS member firms, project teams and the wider FINOS community, in order to elicit and understand existing industry challenges and help identify open source solutions to those challenges. You will also provide invaluable hands-on guidance and support to bring both new and existing projects and initiatives to fruition.
This role requires a technology savvy, confident, well-spoken, detail-oriented individual who can interact with a diverse set of stakeholders across the financial services and technology industries; someone comfortable being the face of the organization at internal and external events, who can work well within a small team, handle wide-ranging responsibilities and tackle both strategic and tactical work with enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the world's top financial institutions and technology companies, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.
This role reports to the Executive Director of the Foundation.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Liaise with FINOS members and community (from senior business and technology stakeholders to development & engineering teams) to understand business challenges and help identify collaborative technology solutions
- Work with the FINOS team and board to scope, develop and drive strategic initiatives in support of the Foundation's mission to deliver value through open source collaboration to solve industry wide challenges
- Navigate member firms' organizational structures, developing strong relationships in order to deepen FINOS engagement, promote collaboration on existing and new projects in the FINOS landscape
- Provide support, guidance and subject matter expertise where required / applicable to FINOS projects and project teams in various aspects of the project lifecycle from initial contribution through to becoming an active, thriving open source project
- Identify relevant financial services-focused industry associations and consortia where FINOS can be an effective partner in delivering value through open collaboration
- Identify areas of friction for potential and existing contributors working in a highly regulated industry, proposing solutions and working with the FINOS and Linux Foundation team to reduce that friction
- Participate in Foundation events and be a FINOS advocate. Attend and promote FINOS at both internal and external conferences/events
- Uncover joint opportunities for our Community in collaboration with other Linux Foundation projects (e.g. CNCF, Hyperledger, etc.) and services (e.g. events training, mentorship, LFX platform, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED- Bachelor degree from a college or university
- 10+ years of relevant experience based on described responsibilities, including in software engineering, enterprise architecture or application development
- 10+ years of experience working in the financial services industry, preferably with exposure to multiple areas/divisions
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills (in English)
- Proficiency in software development best practices and release management
- Highly proficient in working with Google collaboration tools (Google Docs, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Drive)
- Comfortable working remotely, including early/late hours to accommodate various time zones
- Must be able and willing to travel nationally and internationally (primarily to the UK, California, and continental Europe, though travel to Asia may also be required)
DESIRED- Experience with open source software and communities
- Previous participation in industry consortia or collaborative efforts
- Experience with working with compliance departments or regulators
- Extensive network in financial services and fintech
- Knowledge of Salesforce (or comparable) CRM and marketing automation tools
- Active contributor on Github
- Highly organized with strong project management skills
BENEFITS- Competitive salary
- Competitive benefits package
- Unlimited vacation policy
Work for a 501(c)(6) non profit
The Linux Foundation is a largely all-remote workforce that hires top-notch talent. We are as passionate of providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are in Open Source Software. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., Fantastic health care, Unlimited PTO, 100% 401k match up to the IRS limit, profit-sharing and exceptional healthcare plans. See all benefits here.
