Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investment Bank in the City of London seeks a Head of IT Derivatives Development to lead its Front Office Trading Development team. This pivotal role involves deploying critical technology and systems in the Derivatives space, managing a team of developers, and engaging with stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Front Office Trading, strong leadership skills, and a background in relevant technologies such as Java and Python.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to be at the forefront of Front Office IT Development

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience in Front Office Trading systems, particularly in Derivatives.
• Leadership skills for managing a team of 10+ developers.
• Excellent communication capabilities at all organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and deliver Front Office Technology and systems for Derivatives.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Road map and develop future Front Office technology.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Harrington Starr has partnered with an Investment Bank in the City of London who are seeking to hire a Head of IT Derivatives Development to join their Front Office Trading Development and Technology team.

Successful candidates will have extensive development with Front Office Trading systems - specifically Derivatives, and a deep and broad understanding of various technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for successfully deploying and delivering Front Office Technology, applications and systems - Derivatives.
• Essential, interaction with key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Responsible for road mapping and building future Front Office technology.
• People management of a Front office development team, consisting of 10+ developers.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive development experience across a range of technologies: Java, Python ,C++
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field of study
• Strong commercial experience developing in a Front Office Trading environment (Derivatives)
• Leadership, both people and technically focused
• Excellent communication across all levels of an organisation
• Basic salary up to £145,000
• Strong discretionary bonus
• Exceptional benefits
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of Front Office IT Development with a global Investment Bank