Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets | London, UK

IG Group Holdings plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets. This pivotal role will drive growth and innovation, bridging technology and business, while leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic vision, and a deep understanding of technology's role in enhancing client value.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Performance-related bonuses

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Contribution to gym memberships

27 Days holiday

Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience with deep knowledge of B2B/B2B2C tech platforms.
• Proven track record in tech strategy, architecture, software engineering, and IT leadership.
• Skilled in managing third-party suppliers and hybrid delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth and diversification strategy of IG.
• Champion engineering best practices and domain ownership.
• Build and maintain high-impact stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Technical Expertise

Interpersonal Skills

Client-focused

Job description

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

IG Group Holdings plc London, United Kingdom

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

IG Group Holdings plc London, United Kingdom

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Job Title
Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Job Description

So, who are we?
Hello, we're IG Group. We are a FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser-focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your role

Reporting to the Group CTO and MD of Prime, this role is pivotal in driving the growth and diversification strategy of IG. As the Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage and Emerging Markets, you will bridge technology and business, ensuring that our technology teams deliver divisional priorities swiftly and with high quality.

You will optimise team skills, provide innovative solutions, and accelerate the delivery of MVPs to clients.

By implementing effective measurement and feedback mechanisms, you will align our ways of working with divisional preferences and manage dependencies across divisions and tech domains.

Your leadership will inspire the creation of an ambitious technology and digital strategy, showcasing the art of the possible. You will champion modern practices, enabling fast feedback loops and real testing insights. This role offers the opportunity to drive engineering best practices, foster a culture of inclusion and experimentation, and lead product and capability improvements that significantly impact IG's overall business performance.

Who you'll be working with

• The Chief Business Officer & MD of Prime
• CTO and Technology Leadership
• Key Divisional leaders in Product, Marketing and Client Roles
• Key stakeholders and partners in the wider organisation
• Technology and Delivery Teams
• Technology Platform Teams and Infrastructure Teams
• External relationships with senior technologists, networks and key technology vendors, etc.

What you'll do

Division Accountability

• Assess and guide the feasibility, viability, and progress of initiatives.
• Drive solution-focused approaches for rapid product delivery.
• Flag critical decisions to unblock progress and maintain momentum.
• Deliver early demos/MVPs and ensure testing and measurement are in place.
• Define a divisional tech strategy that enhances client value, flexibility, and delivery efficiency.

Technology & Engineering

• Champion engineering best practices and domain ownership (incl. SLAs, KPIs).
• Lead modernisation strategy and continuous tech improvement via DORA metrics.
• Promote innovation, experimentation, and modern ways of working.
• Design teams for flow, empowerment, minimal dependencies, and resilience.
• Own architectural direction, tech selection, and delivery pipeline optimisation.

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor through strong commercial and product insight.
• Translate tech strategy into actionable outcomes and customer value.
• Build and maintain high-impact stakeholder relationships.
• Use data to drive aligned, strategic decisions.
• Champion market innovation and strategic tech partnerships.

Execution & Results

• Support cross-team delivery of measurable business improvements.
• Design lean, high-value organisational structures.
• Define and uphold engineering standards aligned to SDLC.
• Lead confidently through ambiguity and complex change.
• Model integrity, transparency, and enterprise-first decision-making.

Leadership & People Development

• Inspire innovation and transformation aligned to company growth.
• Role-model IG's culture, values, and behaviours.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Develop and retain diverse talent with empathy and humility.
• Communicate clearly and consistently across all levels.

Relationship Management

• Build strong, authentic relationships with emotional intelligence.
• Inspire followership through passion, influence, and trust.
• Celebrate team successes and promote shared ownership.
• Create a unifying purpose that drives engagement and alignment.
• Communicate persuasively to influence stakeholders and teams.

Innovation & Creativity

• Encourage continuous tech innovation to gain a competitive advantage.
• Partner across teams to explore new tech-enabled opportunities.
• Stay open to fresh ideas from both internal and external sources.
• Drive a culture of curiosity and creative problem-solving.
• Apply innovative thinking to push industry and business boundaries.

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office, which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise the client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

What you'll need for this role

Person Specification

• People-focused leader who builds strong teams and a positive culture
• Visionary with a practical focus on daily improvements
• Committed to continuous improvement in tech, leadership, and collaboration
• Strong communicator, able to inspire and engage at all levels
• Maintains pace while balancing well-being
• Client-focused with a long-term perspective
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship builder
• Clear, solution-oriented thinker
• Passionate about technology and its potential to deliver business value

Background and Experience

• Senior leadership experience with deep knowledge of B2B/B2B2C tech platforms and end-to-end client journeys
• Proven track record in tech strategy, architecture, software engineering, and IT leadership
• Strong focus on customer-centric design and experience across the full journey
• Skilled in prioritising product change portfolios to balance client value and business ROI
• Combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to shape business strategy, including hands-on product lifecycle experience
• Experienced in driving organisational change, leading global IT teams, and developing talent
• Skilled in managing third-party suppliers and hybrid delivery models to maximise value through effective commercial arrangements

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

As well as having the chance to attend regular social events and join special-interest groups, you get an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)
• Performance-related bonuses & LTIP
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Contribution to gym memberships
• 27 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (30 in total)
• The option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund
• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents

So, if you're keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.

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