Technical Manager – Digital Banking – Madrid, Spain 

We are seeking an innovative Technical Manager to lead and manage a team in the Digital Banking sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of digital banking solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills and a passion for driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. 

  

Hybrid mode - 3 days per week at the office

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

As a Digital Banking Technical Manager, you will pursue the implementation of our digital banking capabilities, ensuring that our technology meets the evolving needs of our customers. 

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, secure, and user-friendly digital banking experiences. Your mission will be to enhance customer satisfaction, drive digital adoption and maintain a competitive edge in the market through innovative technology solutions. 

  

Role Responsibilities 

·       Lead the technical team providing direction, mentorship, and support. 

·       Oversee the design, development, and deployment of digital banking platform and applications. 

·       Collaborate with stakeholders to define technology strategy and roadmap. 

·       Prioritize the backlog items based on value. 

·       Ensure the development team focuses on the most important tasks. 

·       Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital banking initiatives. 

·       Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence within the technical team. 

·       Translating product managers’ strategies to tasks for development. 

  

Role Requirements 

·       A degree in Computer Science or related fields. 

·       A minimum of 4+ years of experience in building business critical products and launching them on the market, although candidates with other relevant experience will be considered. 

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills for managing both direct and indirect talent effectively. 

·       Proven leadership skills for leading teams and facilitating problem-solving. 

·       Ability to communicate updates concisely to leaders at all levels. 

·       Skilled in executing strategic roadmaps across organizations to deliver planned results. 

·       Strong ability to lead, manage and motivate cross-functional teams, think creatively, and act with agility. 

·       Excellent decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills. 

. Fluent English level

  

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

 

Our Hybrid Work Model (Hybrid)  

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

 

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

 

Your Spain specific benefits include: 

·       25 days annual leave – plus 10 public holidays 

·       Comprehensive life & medical cover – including dependents. 

·       Contributory pension plan 

·       Preventative Care Assistance program 

·       Lunch voucher  

 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-25-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.