Head of IT Development

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

Job summary

A leading Investment Bank in London is seeking a Head of IT Derivatives Development to join their Front Office Trading Development team. This role involves deploying key technology systems, managing a development team, and extensive interaction with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Front Office trading and relevant technologies like Java and Python.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to lead in Front Office IT Development

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience across a range of technologies.
• Strong commercial experience in Front Office Trading (Derivatives).
• Leadership experience in managing a development team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and deliver Front Office technology, applications, and systems.
• Interact with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Manage a Front Office 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