Head of Technology - Prime Brokerage

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FinTech/CFD trading company seeks a Head of Technology in London. This hybrid role involves leading a technology team, overseeing the Prime Brokerage division, and driving innovative strategies while ensuring software delivery and operational excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary package with substantial benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

Pension plans

Private Medical Care

Wellness benefits and gym subsidy

Enhanced paternity leave

Diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Prime Brokerage systems.
• Technical background in Agile development.
• Experience with architectural decisions and technical documentation.
• Strong management skills to empower teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional technology team of 10-15.
• Drive growth of the Prime Brokerage division.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical guidance.
• Instill best practices and strategize for long-term goals.

Skills

Knowledge of Prime Brokerage markets and systems

Modern software engineering best practices

Management and leadership skills

Business acumen and commercial awareness

Job description

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London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Head of Technology / Engineering Manager (Prime Brokerage) London / WFH to £200k+

Are you an experienced technology leader with a strong knowledge of Prime Brokerage?

You could be joining a global FinTech / CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as one of the UKs top employers, in an impactful role.

As a Head of Technology / Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with the business to help them diversify services from their traditional CFD and retail trading, heading up the growth of the Prime Brokerage division. You will lead a cross-functional technology team of 10-15, helping to grow it, providing guidance on feasibility and viability of work, solution options that enable delivery at speed, and demos of working software for feedback and early testing. You will lead architectural discussions and decision-making, ensure modern best practices are instilled, and set the strategy to meet long-term goals.

Location / WFH:

Hybrid model with two days a week work from home. When in the office, you'll be based in the City with an upbeat team environment, casual dress code, and facilities including a roof terrace, restaurant, and break-out areas.

About you:

• You have strong experience and knowledge of Prime Brokerage markets and systems.
• You have a strong technical background and knowledge of modern software engineering best practices within Agile development environments.
• You have experience taking ownership of a tech domain, including architectural decisions, technical documentation, SLAs, and KPIs.
• You have strong management and leadership skills, including structuring the team to ensure empowerment, minimizing dependencies, and skills alignment.
• You have experience working with C-suite stakeholders and becoming a trusted advisor.
• You possess strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

What's in it for you:

As a Head of Technology / Engineering Manager, you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary up to £200k + Bonus + long-term incentive
• Pension, Private Medical Care, Life Assurance
• Option to buy or sell holiday days
• Wellness benefits and gym subsidy
• Enhanced paternity leave, including shared parental pay and leave
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for events and projects fostering an open, diverse, and inclusive culture.