Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is hiring a Head of IT Derivatives Development to drive their Front Office Trading technology efforts. The role involves managing a team of developers and ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions within the derivatives space. Candidates should possess strong programming skills and leadership capabilities, with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits on offer.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to work with a global Investment Bank

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience in Front Office Trading systems (Derivatives).
• Strong leadership and technical skills required.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and deliver Front Office Technology applications and systems.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a team of 10+ developers.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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