Application Lead

Project Role :Application Lead


Project Role Description :Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills :Business Requirements Analysis

Good to have skills :NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 Year fulltime
Summary:As an Application Lead, you will be responsible for leading the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Your typical day will involve analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical specifications, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.

Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets. Financial Knowledge:

Sound understanding of Retirement space- at least in 2 areas Institutional Servicing (remittance services, plan management, sponsor management), Distributed Transactions (Money In - Money Out , Transaction Mgmt, accumulation-deaccumulation), Offer Selection and Mgmt (Onboarding (plan/sponsor/participant, setup & change ), Education & Advice (Retirement advisory, Financial Wellness), Participant management, Account Management ( Customer Profile, Customer Account information, Saving and Investing), reporting, customer service, Annuity Servicing, Engagement & Distributions (Enrollment and Onboarding), Financial products ( Defined Contributions, Lifetime Investment Solutions) Marketing ( Messaging and Communications).

Good understanding of some of the topics:oTypes of retirement accounts: IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, pensions, and health savings accounts (HSAs).oTax implications:Understanding of tax laws and regulations related to retirement savings and distributions.oInvestment strategies:Familiarity with investment vehicles, asset allocation, and risk management strategies suitable for retirees.oEstate planning:Basic understanding of estate planning concepts and their impact on retirement assets.oProducts and Services: understanding of Retirement product offerings, including annuities, investment accounts, life insurance, and retirement planning tools.oPlan rules and regulations:Knowledge of plan specific rules, enrollment procedures, contribution limits, withdrawal options, and loan features.oCompliance requirements:Understanding of ERISA, SECURE Act 2.0 and other regulatory requirements governing retirement plans.Professional & Technical Skills:

Prior experience as a Product Owner in an agile environment.

Strong understanding of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and experience working with agile teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize competing demands and make data-driven decisions.

Experience with product management tools such as Jira, Rally.

Familiarity with software development processes and technologies.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and user feedback to drive product improvements.

Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards addressing challenges.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards a common goal. Additional Information:

The candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in Business Requirements Analysis.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Computer Science or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.

This position is based at our Bengaluru office.Qualifications15 Year fulltime