Mexico Site Lead, Mexico City at ION Group

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

ION Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of the local talent market and cultural landscape
  • Strong IT delivery and account management experience
  • Solid grasp of operational processes
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the strategy for establishing Lab49’s Delivery Center in Mexico
  • Own and implement operational processes and be fully accountable for hiring all engineering roles in the country
  • Build and manage a network of regional partners for talent sourcing, procurement of goods and services, HR, and related functions
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the country
  • Partner with Global Practice Heads (Engineering, Product Strategy & Design, Delivery Management) to attract, develop, and retain top local talent
  • Take full responsibility for the performance and operations of the Mexico site team
  • Help coordinate geographically distributed teams and projects across the entire software delivery lifecycle
  • Occasionally lead day-to-day delivery activities for select client engagements
  • Contribute to pre-sales efforts, including pitch development, client presentations, and strategy sessions
  • Establish clear and transparent reporting for senior management
  • Represent Lab49 at relevant industry events in the country

Skills

IT Delivery
Account Management
Leadership
Strategy
Hiring
Operational Processes
DevOps
Cloud
Data Science

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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