Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London is seeking a Head of IT Development to join their Front Office Trading Technology team. This role involves managing a team of developers and driving the deployment of technology in a dynamic trading environment, particularly focused on derivatives. Candidates should possess extensive development experience in technologies like Java and Python, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to lead in Front Office IT Development

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience with Front Office Trading systems.
• Strong commercial experience in a trading environment, especially derivatives.
• Effectively manage and lead a team of developers.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and deliver Front Office Technology and systems.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Road map future Front Office technology advancements.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Head of IT Development, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of IT Development

London, Perm Role

Hybrid (3 days onsite)

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