Chief Technology Officer

Vend Tech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer to lead their engineering function. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technology landscape in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with Quants and Portfolio Managers. You will oversee the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of reliable systems that support investment strategies. If you have a proven track record in engineering leadership within high-performance financial services, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join a team where technology is at the heart of the business and drive innovation at every level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role in financial services.
• Strong background in leading teams across front-office and enterprise technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-calibre engineering function for scalable systems.
• Drive adoption of best practices in software development and system design.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Complex Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Strategic Oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Vend Tech Group

My client, a high-performance buy-side firm, is scaling its technology function to meet the demands of increasingly complex challenges across research, trading, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment where technology sits at the heart of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a high-calibre engineering function, ensuring the delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure systems that support the firm's investment and operational strategies
• Partner closely with Quants, Portfolio Managers, and Stakeholders to understand technical needs and shape long-term architectural direction
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, system design, and operational excellence
• Oversee the full engineering lifecycle - from idea generation and prototyping through to delivery and ongoing support
• Help define the broader technology roadmap and contribute to firmwide strategic decisions at the leadership level

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or similar high-performance financial services environment
• Strong background in leading teams solving complex engineering problems, ideally across both front-office and enterprise technology
• Comfortable working in fast-moving, high-stakes environments with tight feedback loops and daily evolving priorities
• Ability to balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels

If interested please apply directly or reach out to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking

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