Job Description
IT Manager
Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, and we are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT.
You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently.
Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning
* Evaluate and prioritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly.
* Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT).
* Evaluate GT's compliance with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained.
* In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software.
* Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches in collaboration with GT.
* Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training/workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT.
Other Duties
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, etc., where relevant.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements; resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team; monitor, track, and uphold quality of deliverables.
* Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT-related matters.
* Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
* Act as second/third level support with GT for support-related issues.
* Comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules and mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group.
Technical/Functional Skills
* Proficient in common operating systems: Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above, Redhat Linux-based OS.
* Software proficiency: VMWare v6.7 and above, Veeam Backup and Replication, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Encryption, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, Microsoft Office 365, Bloomberg FXT/eikons, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA).
* Networking (IT): Cisco Switches and Routers, Fortigate Firewalls, LAN/WAN Routing hardware, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault SAN Storage.
* Data analysis, basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc.).
* Experience in writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Personal Skills (Soft Competencies)
* Committed and dedicated to team deliverables.
* Ownership of the business.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to train IT staff, supervise, and motivate team members for high performance.
* Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
* Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to understand and oversee code development.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
* Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements.
* Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
Relevant Work Experience
* At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable.
* Minimum of 2 years managing staff or teams in a cross-functional setup.
The position is based in Central London with a hybrid model (3 days in the office).
The salary for this position is up to £65K.
Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary expectations and notice period.
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