Head of IT Development

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

Job summary

A prestigious Investment Bank based in London is actively seeking a Head of IT Derivatives Development to lead their Front Office Trading Development and Technology team. This role requires extensive experience in development across technologies like Java, Python, and C++, as well as strong leadership skills to manage a sizable development team and interface with key stakeholders. With a competitive salary package, including significant bonuses and benefits, this position offers an exceptional opportunity for candidates looking to advance their careers in a global financial institution.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience across a range of technologies.
• Strong commercial experience in Front Office Trading environment (Derivatives).
• People management experience for a development team of 10+.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for deploying and delivering Front Office Technology applications and systems - Derivatives.
• Interaction with key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Road mapping and building future Front Office technology.

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