IT Manager

Charterhouse; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Brokerage firm is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee their IT operations and infrastructure. This role involves ensuring security and regulatory compliance while managing relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of experience in IT management, and strong technical expertise in Windows servers, SQL databases, and networking. Familiarity with trading platforms like MetaTrader is essential. Join a dynamic team and drive technological strategies for a robust business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior IT role within a regulated financial environment.
• Experience with trading platforms such as MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5.
• Proven ability to manage disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm's entire IT operations and infrastructure.
• Ensure robust security and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Windows servers

SQL databases

Networking protocols

Cybersecurity best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 5

Unix/Linux

Job description

Charterhouse are working in partnership with a leading Financial Brokerage firm, who are looking to hire an IT Manager to join their team.

About the Role

The IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing the firm's entire IT operations and infrastructure, ensuring robust security and regulatory compliance, and driving technology strategy across the business.

The role will lead and manage the companys overall IT function, ensuring all company systems, including Windows servers and core databases are optimised, secure, and aligned with the companys business goals. Responsibilities also include overseeing maintenance of the integrity of trading operations, specifically addressing and resolving connectivity issues related to Bridge and FIX API systems.

Additionally, the role will collaborate closely with various department heads to assess technical needs and lead the successful implementation of IT projects across the business. Reporting to the Senior Executive Officer, this role will represent the IT function in executive-level discussions, including participation in risk management committees and regulatory reviews. The IT Manager will also manage relationships with third-party vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies while maintaining a strong internal control environment.

About You

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate should hold a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior IT role, ideally within a regulated financial environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure management, including Windows servers, desktop systems, and networking protocols. The candidate will have proven experience in resolving system-related issues, implementing cybersecurity best practices, and supporting risk mitigation and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Proficiency in Excel, scripting languages, SQL databases, and Unix/Linux (nix) systems is essential. Hands-on experience with trading platforms such as MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 is required, and familiarity with TT or CQG will be considered a strong advantage. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage disaster recovery planning, and a solution-focused mindset will be key to succeeding in this role.