Job Title: R&D Team Lead
About the Role
Our client's Innovation and Fintech team in Ireland are seeking an experienced R&D Team Lead to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small but growing hybrid team, develop high quality software, data, reporting, processes, compliance and documentation, and provide training and support for maximum value.
Responsibilities
* Lead a small but growing hybrid team located in Tralee, Ireland.
* Serve as a leader with a vision for R&D IT, focusing on technology and solutions that enable business discovery, exploration, and experimentation.
* Partner with Business, IT, and R&D leaders to clarify requirements and prepare project deliverables.
* Oversee the creation of technical documentation such as requirements specifications, data models, test plans, and other SDLC deliverables.
* Drive the execution of IT projects in collaboration with business and internal technology partners, university partners, and Fintechs.
* Define, lead, and implement technical work, software integration, and data integration activities.
* Ensure full visibility into all programs by keeping leadership informed of technical progress and issues.
* Maximize the value of R&D technology spend through efficiency and productivity savings.
* Collaborate with Innovation leads and other select Americas and EMEA leadership to understand and deliver on business stakeholder needs.
* Work with the Head of Labs to define, develop, and apply procedures and best practices.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience in Financial Services or a major global corporation, with a focus on modernizing legacy banking systems or implementing automation, innovation, fintech, regtech, or complex projects.
* Computer science background and R&D business experience.
* Track record of innovation utilizing technology, partners, and teams tied to business outcomes.
* Experience running technical resources and project teams.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Architectural and application development background.
* Proven understanding of data models and architecture.
* Ability to lead multiple projects under tight timelines.
* Delivery experience with agile SDLC.
* M&A Commercial Due Diligence and SME knowledge of emerging technologies (desired).
* Agile product/technology development and delivery experience (desired).