(Senior) IT Application Manager (f/m/d) Depository Systems

  • Frankfurt am Main

We are the DekaBank - the Wertpapierhaus of the savings banks and one of the largest fund providers in Germany. We develop first-class products and are close to our customers. We support the savings banks with customised investment solutions. We develop new offerings for the digital securities business. Are you ready? Let's shape the financial world of the future together! What do we offer? A modern working environment. We promote team spirit as well as individual development opportunities for your personal career. Because all our employees contribute their creativity, passion, personality and expertise - and that makes us what we are.

Job description

We are the DekaBank - the Wertpapierhaus of the savings banks and one of the largest fund providers in Germany. We develop first-class products and are close to our customers. We support the savings banks with customised investment solutions. We develop new offerings for the digital securities business. Are you ready? Let's shape the financial world of the future together! What do we offer? A modern working environment. We promote team spirit as well as individual development opportunities for your personal career. Because all our employees contribute their creativity, passion, personality and expertise - and that makes us what we are.

What you can expect from us

Ready for an exciting challenge? We are looking for you as (Senior) IT Application Manager (f/m/d) for our depository systems! Join our dynamic team right from the start and seize the opportunity to help build Profidata's innovative XENTIS software. Your expertise is needed to create a modern and future-proof IT infrastructure. Apply now and become part of our new and exciting project!

Your tasks include

You can expect:

  • IT support and further development: As Application Manager (f/m/d) for the Custodian, you will be responsible for the IT support and further development of the applications and interfaces used by the Custodian department to fulfil its statutory control function. A special feature is the opportunity to be involved in the introduction of the XENTIS system from Profidata right from the start, without losing sight of the stable operation of the existing systems.
  • Project management and teamwork: You will independently support and manage various operational and project topics, bringing together the various stakeholders with a strong team spirit, creativity, openness and great communication skills and helping to shape the future of depositary systems.
  • Technical implementation and coordination: As part of the further development of the applications, you are responsible for the technical implementation of departmental requirements, support and control the implementation by the manufacturers / external developers / service providers, the test activities and the production of the requirements in compliance with the regulatory documentation.
  • Contact person and process design: As part of departmental support, you are the first point of contact for technical questions about the applications supported, and you advise and design the processes for technical workflows / process control and system requirements.
  • Incident and problem management: In application operations, you will be responsible for incident and problem management as well as regular checks and updates of the technical operating platforms and will not shy away from resolving problems in a sustainable manner.
  • Documentation and IT compliance: Your tasks will include creating and maintaining IT documents in German as well as taking on tasks to ensure IT compliance.

What you bring with you

You bring with you:

  • You have a degree in (business) informatics or a comparable qualification.
  • You have at least 5 years of experience in IT application management, preferably of XENTIS by Profidata for custodians.
  • You also have experience in the operating systems Windows Server 20xx, UNIX (Solaris, Linux) and in the container technology Podman and round this off with experience in Windows and in the area of relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server).
  • You will also have a good dose of curiosity about the "IT world" of a bank, depositary or financial services provider and ideally have gained experience in these areas.
  • Knowledge of the software development process (release process) in financial institutions, knowledge of fund accounting software and experience in IT regulation would be an advantage.

Customised training:

Our IT career model offers you transparent and structured development paths that are specifically designed to promote your professional development within our IT department. With clearly defined prospects and customised training opportunities, we help you to fully exploit your potential.

About the company

Deka IT can do digital transformation. You can help drive change.

More than ever, IT plays a crucial role in the financial sector. More than 600 employees in IT follow our guiding principle "Think IT from the bank's perspective and orientate it towards the customer". We see ourselves as a business enabler for the specialist departments, designing, implementing and operating IT solutions that meet their requirements. For our customers and colleagues, this is reflected in stable and secure IT operations, even more efficient IT processes and IT projects, a future-proof IT architecture at benchmarkable costs and adherence to the given IT compliance. We are constantly evolving and shaping an innovative IT landscape. Whether blockchain, RPA or machine learning - we ensure that Deka can expand its market-leading position. In this way, future digitalisation topics become the projects of today. We rely on agile working methods in our projects. We promote personalities and work with them to set the course for new career prospects.

Our benefits