IT Director

Hunter Executive Search & Selection Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company based in London is seeking an experienced IT Director to set the strategic vision for the IT function. The role involves leading a team of 10-15 engineers, communicating effectively with non-IT stakeholders, and supporting the business's growth and investment opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in entrepreneurial environments. Hybrid working arrangement includes occasional travel to Gibraltar.

Qualifications

• High-calibre IT Director with experience scaling in entrepreneurial environments.
• Background in financial services, FinTech, payments, or related markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for the IT function and lead the team to maturity.
• Build and lead a team of 10-15 engineers and technical staff.
• Communicate effectively with non-IT stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business terms.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to translate technical concepts

Experience in entrepreneurial environments

Job description

Overview

IT Director

Company: eMoney FinTech

Location: City of London based, with some travel to Gibraltar

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office, occasional travel

Salary: £(Apply online only)k+ basic salary + Excellent Benefits

We are seeking a dynamic IT Director to join our rapidly growing eMoney FinTech client based in London, with some travel required to Gibraltar. The client requires the kind of IT Director who can talk business, as well as explaining technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for the IT function and lead the team to maturity in IT, business technology, and overall technical architecture.
• Build and lead a team of 10-15 engineers, technical staff, developers, and Helpdesk personnel, with resources split between London and the Gibraltar back office location.
• Help prepare the business for future investment opportunities and growth into new markets in Europe and the Middle East.
• Communicate effectively with non-IT stakeholders and decision-makers, translating technical concepts into clear business terms.
• Support scaling in an entrepreneurial environment and drive alignment between technology and business goals.

Qualifications

• High-calibre IT Director with experience scaling in entrepreneurial environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to non-IT stakeholders.
• Background in financial services, FinTech, payments or related markets is advantageous.

Additional Information

• This IT Director role is based in Central London (City) with a hybrid working arrangement; occasional travel to Gibraltar, likely bi-monthly, to visit data centre and back-office locations.
• Hunter Executive Search is managing the recruitment process for this IT Director role as a recruitment consultancy. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace.