The Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS) foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization whose mission is to promote open source software, standards and best practices during a period of unprecedented technological transformation within financial services. FINOS (the Foundation) believes that organizations embracing open source software development and common standards will be best positioned to capture the growth opportunities presented by this transformation. We bring together the world’s top banks, fund managers, services companies and financial services technology firms enabling them to collaborate in an open, trusted environment. 

FINOS seeks an exceptionally talented individual who can define, drive and help execute a technology strategy that enables financial services firms and the entire FINOS ecosystem to realize the value of open source in financial services. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the financial services technology landscape and workflows, as well as a track record of identifying and delivering technology projects that bring value and efficiency through collaboration across teams, departments and/or divisions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with a broad range of individuals in FINOS member firms, project teams and the wider FINOS community, in order to elicit and understand existing industry challenges and help identify open source solutions to those challenges. You will also provide invaluable hands-on technology & architecture guidance and support to bring both new and existing projects and initiatives to fruition. 

This role requires a technology savvy, confident, well-spoken, detail-oriented individual who can interact with a diverse set of stakeholders across the financial services and technology industries; someone comfortable being the face of the organization at internal and external events, who can work well within a small team, handle wide-ranging responsibilities and tackle both strategic and tactical work with enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the world’s top financial institutions and technology companies, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.

This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer of the Foundation. The US East Coast is the preferred location, but other remote locations, especially the UK, will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with FINOS members and community (from senior business and technology stakeholders to development & engineering teams) to understand business challenges and help identify collaborative technology solutions

• Work with the FINOS Board and Community to grow and harmonize the FINOS technology landscape  in support of the Foundation's mission to deliver value through open source collaboration to solve industry-wide challenges 

• Provide support, guidance and subject matter expertise where required / applicable to FINOS projects and project teams in various aspects of the project lifecycle and technical direction, enabling them to become active, thriving open source projects

• Develop strong community relationships in order to deepen FINOS engagement and promote collaboration on existing and new projects in the FINOS landscape

• Over time develop tactics and establish governance bodies that enable scaling of the FINOS project portfolio and increase self sufficient technical decision-making by the Community

• Identify relevant financial services-focused industry associations and consortia where FINOS can be an effective partner in delivering value through open collaboration

• Act as an SME and advocate for financial services and regulated industries-specific requirements when it comes to the open source development toolchain provided by FINOS and the Linux Foundation (e.g. LFX)

• Participate in Foundation events and be a FINOS advocate. Attend and promote FINOS at both internal and external conferences/events 

• Uncover joint opportunities for our Community in collaboration with other Linux Foundation projects (e.g. CNCF, Hyperledger, etc.) and services (e.g. events training, mentorship, LFX platform, etc.)

REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree from a college or university

• 10+ years of relevant experience based on described responsibilities, including in software engineering, enterprise architecture and application development

• 10+ years of experience working in the financial services industry, preferably with exposure to multiple areas/divisions

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills (in English)

• Proficiency in software development best practices and release management

• Strong understanding of data management challenges and technical implementation best practices

• Highly proficient in working with Google collaboration tools (Google Docs, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Drive)

• Comfortable working remotely, including early/late hours to accommodate various time zones

• Must be able and willing to travel nationally and internationally (primarily to the US, UK, California, and continental Europe, though travel to Asia may also be required)

DESIRED

• Highly organized with strong project management skills

• Experience with open source software and communities

• Previous participation in industry consortia or collaborative efforts

• Experience with Cloud-based software deployments and environment management

• Experience with working with compliance departments or regulators

• Extensive network in financial services and fintech 

• Active contributor on Github

• Knowledge of Salesforce (or comparable) CRM and marketing automation tools

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary

• Competitive benefits package

• Unlimited vacation policy

• Work for a 501(c)(6) non profit

The Linux Foundation is a largely all-remote workforce that hires top-notch talent.  We are as passionate of providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are in Open Source Software.  Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office.  We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., Fantastic health care, Unlimited PTO, 100% 401k match up to the IRS limit, profit-sharing and exceptional healthcare plans. See all benefits here.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.