Job Type: Full-time position/39 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary Range: AUD 230,000 - 250,000 per year + Superannuation
Location: 17/F Capita Centre 9 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
About Us:
NeoXam Australia Pty Ltd is a global financial software company. In essence, they provide software solutions for the asset management industry. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Focus:
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- NeoXam specializes in developing and providing software solutions for financial institutions, particularly those involved in asset management.
- Their solutions cover a wide range of needs, from portfolio management and investment accounting to data management and compliance
Clients:
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- They serve a diverse clientele, including:
- Asset managers
- Institutional investors
- Banks and corporations
- Asset servicers
Solutions:
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- NeoXam offers a suite of software solutions designed to help financial institutions:8
- Manage their portfolios.
- Handle investment accounting.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Streamline their operations.
We provide the technological tools that financial companies use to manage investments and related data.
Essentially, NeoXam helps financial companies handle the complexities of managing assets by providing them with robust and reliable software.
Headquartered in Paris, NeoXam expanded its business to China in 2009 before establishing an office in Hong Kong and Singapore in 2017. The most recent geographical expansion success has been Australia in early 2023 with the opening of NeoXam Sydney’s office and the first Australian customers, including a large Australian & International Hedge funds.
Supported by over 600 employees globally, including 80 staff in APAC, the company continues to grow and is looking for talent to join the Australia, Sydney office to pursue this rewarding journey. Candidates will have the opportunity to join a multicultural dynamic team working in an entrepreneurial spirit on one of the best worldwide multi-awarded Data Management and Investment Book of Record solutions (Datahub), as well as a cutting-edge performance, attribution, and reporting solution (Impress) used by the largest financial institutions globally.
The Position:
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Product Director to lead the development, enhancement, and market expansion of our Investment Accounting (NeoXam GP) and Reporting solutions (NeoXam Impress). The ideal candidate will bring strong product ownership experience within financial services or enterprise software and be capable of aligning business needs with technology delivery.
Responsibilities:
The Product Director will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Analyse complex business and client information requirements to design and specify software solutions that meet the operational, regulatory, and financial reporting needs of asset and fund managers.
- Formulate and drive ICT strategies, product roadmaps, and long-term development plans aligned with NeoXam’s global product vision and client expectations.
- Lead the selection, deployment, and integration of ICT systems across client environments, ensuring scalability and compliance.
- Manage implementation planning and configuration of NeoXam solutions, including NeoXam GP and NeoXam Impress, to meet specific client requirements.
- Direct end-to-end solution implementation projects, coordinating with R&D, consulting, and technical teams to prioritise tasks across system development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance.
- Manage cross-functional teams and oversee product rollout, client onboarding, and user training programs.
- Establish quality assurance processes, including the setup of issue tracking systems to streamline support and reduce delivery time.
- Oversee ICT operations related to product delivery and deployment, including change management, system upgrades, and performance optimisation.
- Manage the implementation of ICT system controls and ensure compliance with data protection standards across all deployed solutions, including alignment with client-specific security requirements and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, IFRS reporting confidentiality).
- Oversee ICT system compliance across multi-jurisdictional financial frameworks, ensuring system designs meet global data governance and financial reporting standards.
- Provide strategic ICT planning and client engagement by supporting pre-sales initiatives, preparing RFP/RFI responses, and delivering Proof of Concept (PoC) sessions that inform solution design.
- Guide ongoing ICT strategy evolution and operational alignment through regular client reviews and product roadmap discussions for future product enhancements.
Skills Required:
Successful applicants must have:
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates with at least five years of relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
- Professionals with over 15 years of experience in ICT leadership roles, particularly in the financial technology sector, will be highly regarded.
- Proven track record in senior roles across product management, consulting, or ICT leadership, preferably within the financial software sector.
- Demonstrated experience in configuring, deploying, and managing NeoXam Datahub implementations as part of enterprise data governance strategies.
- Proficient in designing and configuring data models, validating data feeds, and applying governance rules tailored to client-specific operational requirements.
- Expertise in data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR) and financial reporting standards with a strong focus on system controls and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with demonstrated success in developing and executing ICT strategies that support core business objectives.
- Experience with NeoXam products or similar asset management software solutions is highly desirable. (This is a preferred requirement and, while not mandatory, will be considered a significant advantage.)
There will be occasional travel requirements within Australia and potentially APAC.