Manager of Fintech Integration
Candescent
Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.
We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.
Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Fintech Integrations to lead a hybrid team of Project Managers and Technical Engineers. This team is responsible for enabling seamless connectivity between our platform and third-party fintech vendors through technologies such as SSO, RESTful APIs, and proprietary integration methods. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical acumen with leadership and project management skills to drive successful integrations and support the growth of our fintech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and support a hybrid team of engineers and project managers.
Ensure team members have the tools, training, and support needed to succeed.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
Define clear goals and expectations and support professional growth.
Integration Management
Oversee the implementation of vendor integrations using SSO (SAML), RESTful APIs, and other proprietary methods.
Organize and lead scoping calls with high-profile clients and vendors to align on integration strategies.
Assign and monitor projects, manage team capacity, and ensure timely delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product Managers and Developers to monitor the health of existing connectivity products and drive innovation.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align team efforts with organizational goals.
Support the Sales team by providing product availability insights and technical guidance.
Operational Excellence
Report on project health and key metrics to executive leadership.
Identify at-risk projects and proactively mitigate issues.
Assist Technical Support teams with escalations and provide subject matter expertise.
Qualifications
Proven experience managing technical teams, ideally in a fintech or SaaS environment.
Strong understanding of integration technologies, including:
SAML-based SSO (especially IdP-Initiated)
RESTful APIs
Web technologies and proprietary connectivity methods
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, sales, and support teams.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with developer portals or API management platforms.
Comfortable managing multiple direct reports.
Background in digital banking or financial technology.
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
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