SVP, Software Development Lead - Swaps Technology
at Jefferies
Posted 5 hours ago
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- Compensation
- $200,000 – $250,000 USD
- City
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Lead the development and support of a Global Equity Swaps System, providing hands-on engineering leadership and deep domain expertise in Synthetic Prime, Portfolio Swaps, and Total Return Swaps. Work closely with front-office stakeholders to architect scalable, low-latency trading and lifecycle systems, drive re-platforming and modernization efforts, manage the full SDLC, and coordinate integrations across global teams.
SVP, Software Development Lead - Swaps Technology
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Lead to drive the development and support of our Global Equity Swaps System. This role blends hands-on engineering leadership with deep domain expertise in Synthetic Prime, Portfolio Swaps, and Total Return Swaps. You will work directly with front-office stakeholders including traders, operations, and middle office teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, low-latency, highly responsive Equity Swap trading and Lifecycle system.
- Lead technical design and re-platforming efforts using best-of-breed technologies.
- Ensure robust trade processing and lifecycle events handling for swaps and hedge execution workflows.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across all regions, collect and understand business requirements.
- Manage full SDLC including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and production deployment.
- Coordinate with global teams on integration points.
- Maintain and evolve legacy systems while driving modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with Swaps Trading across US, APAC, EMEA and MENA regions. Strong experience with Swaps Lifecycle Management, Processing of Corporate Actions, Client Reporting, Regulatory reporting and Compliance frameworks.
- 10+ years of experience in capital markets, preferably in Synthetic Prime Business.
- 5+ years in a technical lead role.
- 10+ years of hands-on programming experience in C++/Java/C#, preferably in server-side development.
- Strong hands-on experience with low-latency systems, multi-threading, and real-time systems.
- Strong experience in scalable, microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $200,000 - $250,000.
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Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
- Job Identification 3609
- Job Category Information Technology
- Posting Date 01/14/2026, 01:10 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US
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SVP, Software Development Lead - Swaps Technology
at Jefferies
SVP, Software Development Lead - Swaps Technology
at Jefferies
Posted 5 hours ago
No clicks
- Compensation
- $200,000 – $250,000 USD
- City
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Lead the development and support of a Global Equity Swaps System, providing hands-on engineering leadership and deep domain expertise in Synthetic Prime, Portfolio Swaps, and Total Return Swaps. Work closely with front-office stakeholders to architect scalable, low-latency trading and lifecycle systems, drive re-platforming and modernization efforts, manage the full SDLC, and coordinate integrations across global teams.
SVP, Software Development Lead - Swaps Technology
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Lead to drive the development and support of our Global Equity Swaps System. This role blends hands-on engineering leadership with deep domain expertise in Synthetic Prime, Portfolio Swaps, and Total Return Swaps. You will work directly with front-office stakeholders including traders, operations, and middle office teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, low-latency, highly responsive Equity Swap trading and Lifecycle system.
- Lead technical design and re-platforming efforts using best-of-breed technologies.
- Ensure robust trade processing and lifecycle events handling for swaps and hedge execution workflows.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across all regions, collect and understand business requirements.
- Manage full SDLC including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and production deployment.
- Coordinate with global teams on integration points.
- Maintain and evolve legacy systems while driving modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with Swaps Trading across US, APAC, EMEA and MENA regions. Strong experience with Swaps Lifecycle Management, Processing of Corporate Actions, Client Reporting, Regulatory reporting and Compliance frameworks.
- 10+ years of experience in capital markets, preferably in Synthetic Prime Business.
- 5+ years in a technical lead role.
- 10+ years of hands-on programming experience in C++/Java/C#, preferably in server-side development.
- Strong hands-on experience with low-latency systems, multi-threading, and real-time systems.
- Strong experience in scalable, microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $200,000 - $250,000.
#LI-JR1
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
- Job Identification 3609
- Job Category Information Technology
- Posting Date 01/14/2026, 01:10 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US
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