IT Manager

GAIN Careers; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Manager to oversee their technology infrastructure and ensure the smooth functioning of IT systems. This role involves developing IT strategies, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT management, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in the financial services sector. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape the future of technology within the organization, making a significant impact on business continuity and security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT management roles.
• Strong understanding of IT security protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the organisation's technology infrastructure.
• Lead IT projects and manage relationships with service providers.
• Ensure IT compliance and manage technology risks.

Skills

IT Management

Project Management

Cyber Security

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Information Technology

Job description

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IT Manager

Application Deadline: 13 May 2025

Department: Non-Investment

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Responsible for overseeing and managing the organisation's technology infrastructure, ensuring smooth functioning of IT systems and maintaining information security.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the annual IT business plan to support firmwide objectives and goals.
• Lead and manage IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, new technologies ensuring successful and efficient completion.
• Manage relationship with outsourcing IT service provider to maintain IT technical support to end users and IT business needs, monitor provider's service performance. Own all IT support issues, including direct remediation where possible.
• Ensure all IT matters are considered regarding business continuity and disaster recovery, including data backups.
• Manage IT risks by identifying, assessing and mitigating technology risks to safeguard data, systems and operations. These risks include cyber threats, hardware software failures, system vulnerabilities, human errors and natural disasters.
• Ensure IT compliance with relevant current and future laws, regulations and industry best practice.
• Develop and maintain IT related policies and cyber security training and awareness programs (including accompanying delivery of training).
• Represent the IT function at client / prospect meetings.
• Represent to the IT function at internal meetings (including board / management committee meetings where appropriate).
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications and Experience
• University degree level (preferably in Information Technology related field) or equivalent through experience.
• At least 3 years of working experience in IT management related managerial role.
• Experience of hands on resolution of IT issues an advantage
• Experience with working in regulated financial services sector an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience with GDPR, DORA, SOC1/SOC2, technology risk management, IT risk controls an advantage.

Skills
• Strong understanding of information technology, computer systems, IT security protocols (including cyber security principles)
• Experience with project management work
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.