Sr. Manager – Derivative Investments & Operations Technology

Job Description

Sr. Manager, Derivative Trading Technology | MFS Investment Management

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MFS Investment Management, located in Boston, MA, with a hybrid work model. MFS is dedicated to helping millions of people and institutions build more secure and prosperous futures, fostering a culture of collaboration, care, and a focus on strong ideas. This role is crucial for leading the successful delivery of advanced technology solutions across derivative investment, trading, operations, and compliance functions, directly impacting MFS’s core investment processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Boston, MA
• Pay: $145000–$218500 yearly
• Team: Leads teams of software engineers, business analysts, and quality assurance analysts within Derivative Investments & Operations Technology.
• Mission: Lead the successful delivery of advanced solutions across Derivative investment, trading, operations, and compliance functions to support MFS’s investment processes.
• Tech Stack: C#, Java, Python, Angular, React, APIs, messaging frameworks, Calypso, Murex, Charles River, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead Functional & Technical Initiatives: Serve as a subject matter expert in derivatives and guide teams in enhancing the scalability, reliability, and functional capabilities of derivative trading, portfolio management, and operations systems.
• Manage Project Execution: Oversee cross-functional projects and Agile workstreams, translating business requirements into technical plans and monitoring progress to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Develop and Mentor Teams: Provide leadership and coaching to managers and professional staff, building a high-performing team focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner closely with business heads, technology directors, and product owners to ensure platform alignment, and work with third-party vendors to enhance system functionality and data integrations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with demonstrated leadership of teams and complex initiatives within derivative investment and trading technology.
• Experience: 8–12+ years of experience in derivative investment and trading technology roles, with proven experience in enterprise SDLC practices including advanced change management, QA automation, and DevOps. Strong knowledge of derivative investment workflows and asset classes (e.g., equity options, IRS, CDX, FX derivatives, total return swaps) across trading, portfolio management, compliance, and investment data.
• Skills: Extensive experience with software engineering tools including C#, Java, Python, Angular, React, APIs, and messaging frameworks; familiarity with major investment platforms; excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; experience with a commercial derivative vendor platform such as Calypso, FIS, or Murex; experience with Charles River Investment Management System; CFA or progress towards one.