Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London seeks a Head of IT Derivatives Development to spearhead their Front Office Trading Development and Technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trading systems development and demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage a growing team. This senior role offers a competitive salary of up to £145,000 along with exceptional bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to lead innovative projects in Front Office IT

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience in Front Office Trading systems, particularly Derivatives.
• Strong commercial experience in a trading environment.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Front Office Technology, applications, and systems - Derivatives.
• Interacting with key stakeholders internal and external.
• Managing a team of 10+ developers.

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