Head of Application Development

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Application Development will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of modern applications that meet the evolving needs of our clients. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the financial services landscape. 

Specifically, you will;

• Lead the application development team in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications that leverage modern technologies, including APIs, AI, and cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure that the team adheres to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Foster a client-centric culture within the development team, ensuring that all applications are designed with the end-user in mind.
• Collaborate with product management and UX/UI teams to gather client feedback and iterate on application features to enhance user satisfaction.
• Manage and mentor a diverse, global team of developers and engineers, promoting collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all projects.
• Implement training programs and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities and keep skills current.
• Interface with executive stakeholders to understand business requirements, align technology initiatives with strategic goals, and communicate progress and outcomes effectively.
• Prepare and present regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
• Champion best practices in modern application design, including service-oriented architecture, microservices, and agile methodologies.
• Lead architectural discussions and decisions to ensure that applications are built for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Drive innovation within the application development function by identifying opportunities for leveraging AI and cloud technologies to enhance service delivery.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies that can improve development processes and outcomes.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure that all applications meet the highest standards of performance, security, and reliability.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline development workflows.
• Identify potential risks in application development projects and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies related to data security and application performance.

PROFILE

• At least 10+ years of experience in application development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the financial services industry.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in modern application design, including API development, AI integration, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Proven experience leading global teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset, with a focus on delivering client-centric solutions.

LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• You will possess strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly, navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence and negotiating with tenacity and focus.
• You will be decisive and persuasive to achieve the res
• You will be able to manage diverse stakeholders ranging from board members to team members.
• You will demonstrate personal resilience in the context of an international company in high-growth mode.
• You will demonstrate superior business insight and commercial acumen combined with strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills.
• You will have an intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set, allowing you to partner effectively across teams and beyond with agility and flexibility.
• You will challenge the current status quo to improve things.You will be adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritising and remaining calm under pressure while navigating complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience.
• You will demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity and ethics.
• You will demonstrate the AD Values:
  • Succeed with speed: We deliver at pace with agility, always connected to clients, regulators, and markets, globally.
  • Take charge together: We take the initiative, always bringing the right people, insights, and expertise together and sharing accountability. 
  • Adapt with authority: We flex to meet different needs in different contexts, always showing responsible leadership and growing trust. 
  • Reimagine with results: We pursue new, more intelligent ways of working, always with a focus on efficient, high quality service.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Group Executive Board
• Regional Executives and their leadership teams
• Regional Leaders, Directors and Senior Managers
• People Team, Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Risk Management.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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