Head of IT Development

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Head of IT Development to join their trading technology team in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will oversee development in the Front Office, managing a team and delivering innovative trading solutions within a dynamic environment. Top-level professionals are required, with a deep understanding of trading systems and proven leadership skills, to shape the future of Front Office technology.

Benefits

Strong discretionary bonus

Exceptional benefits

Opportunity to be at the forefront of technology development

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience across a range of technologies.
• Strong commercial experience in a Front Office Trading environment (Derivatives).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successfully deploying and delivering Front Office Technology.
• Interaction with key stakeholders.
• People management of a development team of 10+.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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Head of IT Development, portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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