Job Description
The Client
Our client is a highly regarded discretionary investment manager with a strong focus on data‑driven decision making. They operate with a small, agile structure and are recognised for their commitment to excellence in trading and technology.
Their in‑house technology function spans IT infrastructure, software development, and quantitative analysis, supporting all aspects of market data processing and trading activity. The environment is fast‑paced, collaborative, and highly technical, where code quality, performance, and low‑latency systems are top priorities. Engineers work across domains, contribute to architectural discussions, and help shape scalable, robust systems.
We have partnered with this team for several years and have a close, direct working relationship with the CTO. We have successfully placed multiple individuals into the group and can provide detailed insight into the team structure, culture, and expectations.
The Role
The client is embarking on a major initiative to unify and expand their core systems, bringing more of this capability in‑house. As Head of Core Platform, you will lead this transformation—designing, planning, and implementing the evolution of the core technology stack to create a strong foundation for future growth.
<...