Head of IT Development

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank is looking for a Head of IT Derivatives Development to lead their Front Office technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Front Office Trading systems, especially in Derivatives. This role involves significant stakeholder interaction, team management, and strategic road mapping for future development efforts. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits are offered as part of a dynamic team at the forefront of technology in finance.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience in Front Office Trading systems.
• Strong commercial experience specifically within Derivatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors 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