Description
About Us
'Investment Bank' Securities International is a wholly owned subsidiary of 'Investment Bank' Securities and its overseas business platform. Our award-winning research, extensive footprint in Asia, direct links to China and highly xp'd finance professionals set us apart within the industry. As part of 'Investment Bank' Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China's leading investment bank, 'Investment Bank' Securities International is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China. 'Investment Bank' Securities International operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. We offer comprehensives financial solutions to a large and diverse client base that includes global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven IT Support Manager, Futures to oversee and
support our futures trading and clearing systems. This role involves managing end-to-end IT
projects, ensuring system stability, supporting operations, and collaborating with internal teams
and external vendors to deliver seamless trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess
strong technical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and domain knowledge of financial trading
platforms and regulatory frameworks.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
• Deliver end-to-end IT project comprising of futures trading and clearing systems, market
connectivity, and clearing workflows.
• Prepare and manage detailed project task list with timelines, identify risks, escalate
issues, and coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the implementation of the system, upgrades, and testing activities
• Handle technical inquiries from trading and operations desk
• Provide hands-on system maintenance, troubleshooting, liaise with vendors.
• Monitor system health and availability, responding swiftly to incidents and anomalies
• Formalize and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and user guides
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to support
business and technology needs
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the IT function.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Position Title : IT Support Manager, Futures
Job location : London, United Kingdom
• Minimum of 7 years of xp in technical operations or systems support, ideally
within financial services
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in SQL and Linux environment operations is essential
• Knowledge of Futures trading/settlement systems and exchange connectivity; hands on
xp with platforms such as ION, FIS, TT is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in scripting languages (, Python, Shell, PowerShell) for automation and
reporting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and xp with system monitoring tools
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (, FCA, EMIR) and their impact on system
operations
• Excellent command of English – verbal and written.
Skills
1. Application support
2. ION
3. Python
4. FIS
5. TT
6. Shell
7. PowerShell
8. Regulatory
9. Troubleshooting
10. platform
Job Title: IT Support Manager, Futures
Location: London, UK
Rate/Salary: - GBP Yearly
Job Type: Permanent
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.