Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Database Support at CLS-Group

At CLS, we serve as the trusted central party for the global FX ecosystem. Thousands of counterparties rely on our infrastructure to make currency transactions safer, smoother, and more cost-effective. Every day, trillions of dollars flow through our systems. By providing a standardized global settlement infrastructure, we significantly reduce systemic risk and deliver immense efficiencies, often shrinking funding requirements by over 96% through our multilateral netting approach. Our values of Protect, Improve, and Grow define our culture, and we are looking for a dedicated professional to join us as an Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Database Support.

Key outcomes

• Provide 2nd line operational support for internal Middleware, DB2, and Oracle database systems within our 24/7 hosted environment.
• Participate in an on-call support rotation to ensure continuous availability and system health.
• Execute database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and the application of service packs.
• Collaborate with internal development teams and external vendors to investigate defects and implement effective solutions.
• Manage database failovers and actively participate in regular disaster recovery testing exercises.
• Ensure all database activities adhere to change management procedures and security policies.
• Maintain high service standards by prioritizing business-critical incidents and ensuring compliance with established SLAs.
• Contribute to the creation and review of operational documentation and process improvements.
• Provide peer leadership by mentoring team members and sharing technical expertise across the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in production operational support for IBM DB2 (11.1/11.5) in an enterprise Linux or AIX environment.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle production DBA support.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery and high availability technologies, such as DB2 HADR, QREP, and Veritas Volume Replication.
• Proficiency in writing Korn or awk shell scripts for monitoring and maintenance.
• Demonstrated expertise in database performance tuning, including bufferpool management and index optimization.
• Familiarity with the ITIL framework, specifically regarding incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience working with ITSM ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid, collaborative team environment.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior knowledge of banking systems and industry-standard financial practices.
• Relevant certifications, such as IBM DB2 certification or ITIL certification.

Compensation

The expected full-time salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000. In addition to the base salary, we offer variable compensation and a 401(k) match. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and 23 holiday days.
• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model.
• Wellness programs and gym discounts.
• Professional development opportunities through our learning platform and career sessions.

How to apply

If you are a proactive professional with a strong service-oriented mindset and the technical expertise to support our critical infrastructure, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application through our official careers portal to be considered for this opportunity.