Chapter Lead (C++)
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About ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.
The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world's leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.
Team Overview:
The IT Risk Team is made up of several blocks with global end-to-end responsibility over the domain. Each block is a high performing, multidisciplinary team of IT Engineers and Business Developers, who work together in an agile way. This is a global team with presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Chicago. It is part of a larger Product Grid that has over 30 blocks globally, with 5 blocks in the US.
Job Overview
The Chapter Lead is an expert in their area of technology and a leader in applying that technology to create business solutions within an Agile process.
The position will spend 70% of their day-to-day activities on non-managerial tasks like developing code, code reviews, or working on coordinating with the Architecture or Platform (Infrastructure) teams. They will be part of an agile Block that is dedicated to a business function.
The Chapter Lead will spend around 30% of the time directly coaching their reports. The CL role has a high level of expertise in a specific technology, such as, C++, Java, Data Analysis, Integration, Angular or Python. This is the area they will be coaching the most. This Chapter Lead will be responsible for C++.
In short a Chapter Lead is responsible for the "how" within the competence of the chapter in terms of way of working and people management.
This position is a leadership role to guide IT Engineers (Developers) in developing solutions based on working with the Product organization (Product Owners and Business Developers). A Chapter Lead forms the most important connection between the Product Organization and the Chapter Area Lead in making sure that the IT Engineers receive day-to day coaching and guidance. Importantly, while you provide craft-specific support to your chapter members, you do not manage their day
Job Responsibilities
- Developing code, code reviews, or working on coordinating with the Architecture or Platform (Infrastructure) teams
- Being an active block member, bringing expertise into the block and working on day-to-day tasks from the block's backlog
- Defining professional standards, work methodologies and (technical) standards within the chapter competency
- Setting up interaction and knowledge sharing processes within the chapter
- Act as a thought-leader within their area of expertise, guiding, motivating and inspiring chapter members.
- Lead performance evaluation from their direct reports by coaching them both on soft- and hard skills.
- Perform strategic workforce planning (for your chapter, together with the Chapter Area Lead)
Job Requirements
- Degree in a related field required, master's degree preferred
- years of IT Development experience
- knowledge of C++
- knowledge of other programming languages such as C#, Java, or JavaScript
- working in an Agile environment, as part of a Block structure
- oral and written communication skills
- attention to detail
Preferred
- Experience leading or managing projects or teams
- Familiarity with Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence) and ServcieNow a plus
Perks and Benefits
As a global leader in financial services, we rely on our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.
- Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
- Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan and volunteer day off
- Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision and flexible spending accounts
- Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP and a benefits concierge service
- Employer paid benefits such as term life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
- Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
- Company-issued laptops and role dependent mobile stipend
- Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
- Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
- Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
- A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
- Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit and snacks, "bagel Wednesday" and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
- Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
- Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area - including foosball and ping pong tables
- Private, well-equipped Mother's room
- Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District - close to CTA and Metra
- Well-maintained building (an architectural "masterpiece") and a part of Chicago history - with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space
This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.
ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better and stronger team - one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.
