FX IT Manager & Lead Engineer

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Lead FX Engineer – Manager to take charge of a high-volume FX Deal Capture platform. This role requires managing a global team while providing technical leadership to modernize the platform. The ideal candidate will ensure the system meets performance, reliability, and availability standards, engaging with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs. Join a dynamic culture that fosters career progression and offers expert training, making a significant impact in the financial technology sector.

Benefits

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering expertise with a focus on .NET and C#.
• Proven experience in high-volume transactional systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FX Deal Capture team to ensure successful project execution.
• Architect and execute the modernization of the FX booking platform.

Skills

.NET

C#

C++

Software Engineering

Risk Management

Trade Lifecycle

Position Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Lead FX Engineer – Manager to take ownership of a critical high-volume FX Deal Capture platform. This role involves managing a global team while providing technical leadership and driving the modernization of the platform. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the system meets stringent performance, reliability, and availability requirements. London based – 3-4 days per week in office

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the FX Deal Capture team, ensuring the successful execution of projects within allocated budgets and deadlines.
2. Define objectives, project milestones, and completion timelines while assessing potential risks.
3. Architect and execute the modernization of the FX booking platform, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
4. Drive software engineering best practices and ensure high-quality, performant, and reliable systems.
5. Engage with key stakeholders, including business users and IT teams, to align technical solutions with business needs.
6. Provide strategic technology leadership and contribute to broader departmental technology strategy.
7. Act as the primary point of contact between IT and business teams for the FX Deal Capture platform.

Key Requirements

1. Strong software engineering expertise with a focus on .NET and C#. Experience with C++ is beneficial.
2. Proven experience in high-volume transactional systems such as FX, equities, or similar financial transaction platforms.
3. Ability to design systems with sub-second response times, capable of handling large trade volumes and real-time booking updates.
4. Understanding of low-latency, high-performance system architecture.
5. Experience working with offshore development teams.
6. Strong grasp of risk management, trade lifecycle, and position management.
7. A proven leader with experience managing global teams, including business analysts, testers, and developers.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Software Engineering

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Job Reference: 5DWCGU-24482071

Date posted: 4 March 2025

Consultant: Albertine Hedley

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.