Product Director (AF226) - BaSt
- Sydney, NSW
- $230,000-250,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- NeoXam specializes in developing and providing software solutions for financial institutions, particularly those involved in asset management.
- Their solutions cover a wide range of needs, from portfolio management and investment accounting to data management and compliance
- They serve a diverse clientele, including:
- Asset managers
- Institutional investors
- Banks and corporations
- Asset servicers
- NeoXam offers a suite of software solutions designed to help financial institutions:8
- Manage their portfolios.
- Handle investment accounting.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Streamline their operations.
- Analyse complex business and client information requirements to design and specify software solutions that meet the operational, regulatory, and financial reporting needs of asset and fund managers.
- Formulate and drive ICT strategies, product roadmaps, and long-term development plans aligned with NeoXam’s global product vision and client expectations.
- Lead the selection, deployment, and integration of ICT systems across client environments, ensuring scalability and compliance.
- Manage implementation planning and configuration of NeoXam solutions, including NeoXam GP and NeoXam Impress, to meet specific client requirements.
- Direct end-to-end solution implementation projects, coordinating with R&D, consulting, and technical teams to prioritise tasks across system development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance.
- Manage cross-functional teams and oversee product rollout, client onboarding, and user training programs.
- Establish quality assurance processes, including the setup of issue tracking systems to streamline support and reduce delivery time.
- Oversee ICT operations related to product delivery and deployment, including change management, system upgrades, and performance optimisation.
- Manage the implementation of ICT system controls and ensure compliance with data protection standards across all deployed solutions, including alignment with client-specific security requirements and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, IFRS reporting confidentiality).
- Oversee ICT system compliance across multi-jurisdictional financial frameworks, ensuring system designs meet global data governance and financial reporting standards.
- Provide strategic ICT planning and client engagement by supporting pre-sales initiatives, preparing RFP/RFI responses, and delivering Proof of Concept (PoC) sessions that inform solution design.
- Guide ongoing ICT strategy evolution and operational alignment through regular client reviews and product roadmap discussions for future product enhancements.
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates with at least five years of relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
- Professionals with over 15 years of experience in ICT leadership roles, particularly in the financial technology sector, will be highly regarded.
- Proven track record in senior roles across product management, consulting, or ICT leadership, preferably within the financial software sector.
- Demonstrated experience in configuring, deploying, and managing NeoXam Datahub implementations as part of enterprise data governance strategies.
- Proficient in designing and configuring data models, validating data feeds, and applying governance rules tailored to client-specific operational requirements.
- Expertise in data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR) and financial reporting standards with a strong focus on system controls and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with demonstrated success in developing and executing ICT strategies that support core business objectives.
- Experience with NeoXam products or similar asset management software solutions is highly desirable. (This is a preferred requirement and, while not mandatory, will be considered a significant advantage.)