Director, Banking Technology

Job Description Summary

Note: This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.

This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Job Description

Raymond James is seeking a Technology Director with strong leadership skills and application development background. This is a highly visible role within our Raymond James Bank organization to support the continued growth and increasing complexity of the Corporate and Mortgage Banking technology portfolio. In this role, you will have extensive contact with all management levels and other internal customers and will be required to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex information technology issues. The role manages a team responsible for development and modification and/or maintenance of applications (vendor & in-house built) and integrations.  An in-depth knowledge of development tools, people management skills and ability to work closely with business partners are key skills needed to be successful in this role.     

Key Responsibilities:

• The Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight for key Corporate and Mortgage Banking initiatives, including Corporate Loan Origination Systems (Allvue Everest), LoanIQ reconciliation and integration efforts, Mortgage Loan Origination system (ICE Encompass), and related banking technology solutions. These initiatives require dedicated leadership to drive execution, manage risk, and ensure alignment with business and strategic objectives.

• Lead a team of specialized analysts and developers and be responsible for managing the team, maturing processes, adhering to service level objectives and agreements, project management activities, and resource management across multiple geographic locations. 

• Coach and develop the team to draw the best performance out of each team member and push them to grow and stretch their skills and abilities. 

• Work with our business partners to understand requirements, design IT solutions and ensure they meet the business needs balanced with a pragmatic approach to design. 

• Ensure that the team maintains high performance, maintainability, and quality standards for software. 

• Influence the prioritization of business unit technology projects, optimal project structure and project administration to ensure strategic business objectives are met and risk is managed. 

• Focus on workforce management to accurately capture IT resource capacity involving resources (internal and/or external), processes and practices. 

• Develop and maintain development methodology and ensures all team members understand their responsibilities in this process.

 
Education/Previous Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience including management or leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

• Experience supporting Corporate Lending platforms and processes required; Mortgage Origination experience preferred.

What you will need:

• Proven technology leader with experience leading multiple teams, strategic initiatives, and complex technology programs in an enterprise environment.

• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, talent development, and performance management.

• Strong ability to build trusted relationships with business partners and internal Technology teams, fostering collaboration and alignment to achieve business and technology objectives.

• Experience delivering technology solutions and projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business priorities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences and business requirements into actionable technology solutions.

• Strong technical background supporting both internally developed and vendor-supported applications, including technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, JBoss, Oracle, SQL Server, APIs, and enterprise integration solutions.

• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance in solution design, estimation, planning, implementation, and production support activities.

• Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies, Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks, and software engineering best practices.

• Experience with risk management, issue management, change management, requirements gathering, IT controls, audit requirements, and application access management.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, identify and mitigate risks, and drive resolution of complex business and technology issues.

• Experience partnering with Architecture, Infrastructure, Information Security, PMO, and other technology teams to successfully deliver enterprise solutions.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Participation in after-hours support activities may be required for critical production issues, file transmission support, and technology implementations.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required.

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Information Technology, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience – 10 to 15 years, Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.  Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

 

 

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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