Expert - Lead Specialist - CSD Product Development (m/f/d)
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Overview
A leading financial market infrastructure organization is driving innovation in post-trade ecosystems.
The institution is expanding its product development function and is seeking an experienced
Lead Specialist – CSD Core Product Development
to design, implement, and evolve central securities depository (CSD) services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of business requirements for core CSD functions, including Issuer CSD, Securities Settlement Systems, Central Maintenance Services, Asset Servicing, and Investor CSD.
- Manage and support the end-to-end product development process in close collaboration with internal technology departments and external vendors.
- Drive product implementation and continuous enhancement, applying Agile frameworks (Scrum, MVP) to manage product roadmaps, user stories, epics, and themes throughout design and development phases.
- Coordinate delivery processes and liaise with internal and external IT development teams to align execution with product strategy.
- Select and apply testing methods to validate product design decisions, iteratively incorporating user feedback and using prioritization techniques to manage constraints.
- Bring products to market by aligning testing with key internal stakeholders (Operations, Customer Services, IT) and external parties, including preparation of test cases, documentation, and testing support.
- Identify product metrics and success criteria to drive continuous improvement and organizational success.
- Prepare product materials, user documentation, and advisory board presentations for internal and external use, and deliver internal training for product management, operations, and customer services teams.
- Perform periodic training courses for internal staff to share knowledge and develop junior talent.
- Represent the organization in senior external engagements, aligning product development with commercial and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications And Skills
- 7+ years of related experience in the post-trade banking or financial market infrastructure industry, with deep knowledge of securities settlement, depository services, and market layers.
- Proven track record of implementing products and services, leading IT implementation from RFP to platform supervision, ideally within a CSD or market infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to engage commercially with senior external parties and partner with Sales, Relationship Management, Client
Halian Group
With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.
Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential.
Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.
At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients.
We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique.
By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.
Expert - Lead Specialist - CSD Product Development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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