Database Administrator Team Lead - Americas & APAC

Overview Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we’re a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors. At StoneX, we offer you the opportunity to be part of an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, and investors to the global market’s ecosystem. As a team member, you'll benefit from our unique blend of digital platforms, comprehensive clearing and execution services, personalized high-touch support, and deep industry expertise. Elevate your career with us and make a significant impact in the world of global finance. Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies. Responsibilities Job Purpose : To oversee all aspects of the StoneX database environment covering review, proposal and implementation of leading-edge solutions to drive forward business requirements and IT strategy The prospective candidate will be self-motivated with experience of leading DBA teams delivering multiple concurrent projects in a high-pressure environment Primary duties will include: Day to day management of all database operations covering live and non-live environments Day to day management of DBAs, workload, prioritization and delivery of solutions to the database architecture Liaison with all areas of IT and the business to understand and implement IT and business strategy requirements Qualifications To Land this role you will need: Effective and strong communication skills at all levels of IT and business community. Delivery focused with experience of handling multiple concurrent work streams Core MS SQL Server skills Database design, build, tuning and monitoring in a high availability, high transaction organisation. In-depth MS SQL Server High Availability knowledge. Design and administration of SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS infrastructure. Knowledge and experience of current 3rd party MS SQL Server tools e.g. Solarwinds DPA Proven experience of managing technical teams Designing and building high performance MS SQL server replication systems. Experience working on enterprise SQL upgrades What will make you stand out: Developing ‘best practice’ standards within the DBA team and working with local and remote development teams to ensure these standards are adhered to. Extensive experience with Postgres. Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM environment. The ability to solve problems and form strong working relationships with internal staff. Comfortable dealing with Senior Management Ability to resolve conflict quickly Able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Detail oriented, organized and able to work on several projects simultaneously. Qualification: Microsoft SQL Server MCITP / MCA level certification. Working environment: Hybrid (4 days in office per week) #LI-Hybrid #LI-IM1