Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Head of IT Derivatives Development to oversee Front Office technology and manage a team of developers. This senior role offers an excellent salary package and the opportunity to drive innovative technology solutions at the forefront of the industry.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience in Front Office Trading (Derivatives).
• Leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Strong commercial experience in technology management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's 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