Head of IT Development

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Head of IT Derivatives Development to join their Front Office Trading Development team in London. This role requires extensive experience in Front Office Trading systems, specifically Derivatives, along with strong leadership and technical abilities. The successful candidate will manage a development team, interact with stakeholders, and be at the forefront of technological advancements in a global investment environment.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to lead in Front Office IT Development

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience with Front Office Trading systems, specifically Derivatives.
• Strong commercial experience developing in a Front Office Trading environment.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and delivering Front Office Technology applications and systems for Derivatives.
• Interacting with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Managing a team of 10+ developers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

C++

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