Head of Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commodities trading is on the lookout for a Head of Infrastructure to spearhead the strategic direction of their core systems. In this pivotal role, you will oversee major infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with the company's goals while delivering resilient solutions that foster technological advancement. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in both on-prem and cloud environments. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, driving operational excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a trading or commodities firm is essential.
• Strong background in managing infrastructure projects and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee major infrastructure projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Define and implement the strategic direction of core infrastructure platforms.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Technical Background

Experience in Trading

Cloud Environments

Windows Virtual Environment

Security Knowledge

Tools

Citrix

ID Management

Active Directory (AD)

Job description

Job Description

Head of Infrastructure - Commodities Trading - London - up to £145k + bonus and package

Cititec Talent has partnered with a leading Commodities Trading firm seeking a Head of Infrastructure to be instrumental in defining and implementing the strategic direction of their core infrastructure platforms and systems.

This role holds full responsibility for leading and overseeing major infrastructure projects and programs, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals while delivering comprehensive, resilient solutions that support technological progress and operational excellence.

Experience required:

1. Prior experience working in a trading or commodities firm
2. To have worked as a Head of Infrastructure or similar role
3. Experience working in both on-prem and cloud environments
4. This is a hands-off role, but it requires you to come from a technical background
5. To have expertise in a Windows virtual environment
6. Knowledge of Citrix, ID Management, Security, AD, Digitilisation
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Great senior stakeholder management