Jefferies Financial Group

SVP, Program Management Lead - Technology Transformation

Jefferies Financial Group$175K — $275K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in large-scale technology transformation programs.
  • Expertise in front-to-back technology transformation involving trading and post-trade systems.
  • Proven experience in technology modernization and platform integration.
  • Success in leading cross-functional teams under high-stakes environments.
  • In-depth understanding of technology delivery processes, including testing and implementation.
  • Exceptional communication skills tailored for executive and stakeholder interaction.
  • Preferred experience in Global Markets, specifically Equities.

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps.
  • Lead the joint venture technology program and own its delivery outcomes.
  • Oversee integration, migration, and deployment of trading and risk platforms.
  • Drive accountability among workstream leads for timely commitments.
  • Align priorities with senior executives to resolve challenges effectively.
  • Report actionable insights to Board members and senior executives.
  • Anticipate risks and manage dependencies to ensure delivery success.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-profile joint venture transformation.
  • Direct collaboration with senior executives and stakeholders.
  • Chance to build and foster a high-performance culture.
  • Engagement in a large-scale platform transformation initiative.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Program lead to drive the execution of a strategic joint venture transformation and one of the firm's most significant business and technology transformation initiatives.

This is a high-profile role accountable for delivering a large-scale front-to-back platform transformation underpinning a strategic joint venture. The successful candidate will lead execution of the program covering the rollout of trading, operations, finance, treasury, risk, compliance, and data platforms to establish the technology foundation for a new operating entity.

Working directly with senior executives, this individual will combine strategic leadership with relentless execution to drive one of the firm's most important transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Strategic Execution: Translate strategic objectives into a clear, executable roadmap and maintain focus on critical path delivery.
  • Own End-to-End Technology Delivery:
    • Lead execution of the joint venture technology program and own delivery outcomes, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall program success.
    • Oversee the delivery, integration, migration, and deployment of front-office trading platforms, middle- and back-office systems, risk and finance platforms, data services, and supporting infrastructure required for Day 1 launch.
    • Drive accountability across workstream leads to ensure commitments are delivered on schedule. Partner across technology, business, control functions (e.g. audit, procurement), and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery and launch.
  • Executive Communication and Influence:
    • Partner with senior executives to align priorities, resolve challenges, and drive key decisions.
    • Provide concise and actionable reporting to Board members and senior executives, creating confidence in program execution and delivery outcomes.
  • Manage Risk & Drive Results:
    • Anticipate and address risks, issues, and dependencies before they impact delivery.
    • Maintain relentless focus on execution, delivery quality, and successful outcomes.
  • Build High-Performing Culture:
    • Lead and mobilize program managers and delivery leaders across multiple workstreams.
    • Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, ownership, and execution excellence.

Experience & Qualifications
  • 15+ years leading large-scale technology transformation programs.
  • Experience delivering front-to-back technology transformation programs involving trading platforms, post-trade systems, risk platforms, finance ledgers, and large-scale data migration preferred.
  • Deep experience with technology modernization, platform integration, migration, and large-scale change.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in complex, high-stakes environments.
  • Strong understanding of technology delivery, testing, migration, implementation, and operational stabilization.
  • Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Global Markets industry experience preferred, particularly Equities.


Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $175,000 - 275,000.

About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that operates in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, and direct investing. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City. Jefferies Financial Group has operations in over 30 countries and employs over 4,000 people. The company's businesses include Jefferies, a global investment bank; Leucadia Asset Management, an asset management firm; and Berkadia, a commercial real estate company. Jefferies Financial Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JEF.
Learn more about Jefferies Financial Group
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$775.2 million
5 Year Trend
-9.8%
Revenue
$6.7 billion

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