IT Specialist - Global Wealth Management Platform

Salient Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program to enhance interview chances

Competitive pay based on skills and experience

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced IT Specialist to manage their global wealth management platform. The successful candidate will design and implement IT infrastructure, ensure compliance with security regulations, and coordinate IT strategy and budgeting. The ideal applicant has over 6 years of experience in IT management and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential for collaborating with diverse teams throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in FinTech or banking sectors.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage corporate IT infrastructure.
• Ensure IT security and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive IT strategy and budget planning.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

IT security compliance

Communication in English and Mandarin

Network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows/Linux environments

SaaS platforms

Job description

IT Specialist - Global Wealth Management Platform

This range is provided by Salient Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: CA$65,000.00/yr - CA$80,000.00/yr

Location: Toronto, Canada

Our client, a global fintech digital investment platform, is looking for a candidate with a strong technical foundation, proven leadership skills, and a keen understanding of the financial services sector.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and manage corporate IT infrastructure.
• Take ownership of IT security and compliance protocols (e.g., regulatory requirements specific to FinTech in Canada), ensuring our environment is robust and meets all industry standards.
• Drive IT strategy and budget planning, ensuring our technology scales efficiently with the company's rapid growth.
• Oversee vendor management and IT software and services.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of all critical IT services through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or IT management.
• Proven knowledge of IT security best practices and regulatory compliance, ideally within the FinTech, banking, or brokerage industry.
• Strong practical experience with modern network architecture, Windows/Linux environments, and SaaS platform management.
• Excellent communication skills in both English & Mandarin (to liaise with English & Mandarin speaking teammates/counterparts) with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Referral program: referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Salient Group by 2x.