Lead Software Engineer - Cash, Collateral and SMA

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. This is a Lead Software Engineer role that involves leading software development efforts throughout the lifecycle, focusing on advanced software creation while adhering to established standards and best practices. The role requires experience in Financial Services supporting Operations, Trading or Investment systems, as well as experience with Microsoft AI ecosystem and data platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-6+ years of experience in Financial Services supporting Operations, Trading or Investment systems
• Experience or familiarity with Microsoft AI ecosystem, including Azure OpenAI / Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Strong experience in one or more development languages/platforms (C#,.NET, Java, Python, React/Angular)
• Experience building integrations with multi-tiered third-party systems (cloud and on premises)
• Experience designing or integrating AI-driven workflows, including intelligent document and email processing, case management, and human-in-the-loop automation
• Strong experience with data platforms (Snowflake, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)
• Experience working in a continuous integration / CI-CD environment (preferably Azure DevOps or equivalent)
• Experience working within a mature SDLC model, collaborating with BA, QA, and end users to deliver solutions
• Proven ability to analyze operational workflows and identify automation opportunities across Investment Operations processes
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to make independent decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience supporting front-office and operations stakeholders
• Domain expertise in cash processing and collateral management, including trade-date and settlement-date cash, margining (initial and variation margin), collateral eligibility, haircuts, and optimization across cleared and bilateral exposures
• Knowledge of global settlement, payments, and reconciliation processes (e.g., T+1), including fails management, netting, and cash/collateral reconciliations across custodians, IBOR/ABOR, fund accounting, and counterparties
• Experience with SMA business models and operational workflows, including end to end implementation of Portfolio Manager strategy changes for both Model Delivery and SMA Manager traded accounts, onboarding, reconciliations, rotations, technology solutions, and interaction with sponsor platforms
• Experience working with platforms such as Charles River, Eagle, Acadia Margin Manager, Murex or Calypso

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Education Assistance
• Generous time off
• Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs