Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is searching for a Head of IT Derivatives Development to enhance their Front Office Trading team. This senior role involves managing a development team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and shaping the future of Front Office technology in a fast-paced trading environment, offering a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to lead cutting-edge IT development

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience across multiple technologies.
• Strong commercial experience in Front Office Trading environments (Derivatives).
• People management experience with technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Front Office Technology and applications for Derivatives.
• Engage with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Roadmap development for future Front Office technology.

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