Job Description
A long-established and trusted global brokerage is seeking a Head of IT to lead our technology strategy, infrastructure, and security operations. With over 30 years of industry presence, this firm has built a solid reputation for transparency, innovation, and client success, offering a broad range of CFD products including forex, commodities, indices, and more.
Location: Hybrid – London/Dubai
Responsibilities:
This is a senior leadership role with an important impact on ensuring our client's IT systems remain secure, efficient, and scalable to support our growing business. As a Head of IT, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
IT Strategy & Leadership
* Define and execute a forward-looking IT strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
* Lead, mentor, and scale a multi-location IT team, promoting a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
* Identify and implement emerging technologies to enhance operations, security, and digital transformation.
Infrastructure & Security Oversight
* Manage core IT infrastructure including networks, cloud environments, and trading systems.
* Ensure best-in-class cybersecurity practices: threat detection, endpoint protection, encryption, and compliance.
* Maintain and regularly test business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Operational Support & Efficiency
* Oversee the IT helpdesk and ensure responsive, high-quality technical support across departments.
* Monitor and improve system uptime, reliability, and performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technology challenges.
Compliance & Risk Management
* Ensure IT policies and procedures meet financial industry regulations (e.g., FCA, GDPR, ISO).
* Assess and mitigate risks related to data security, system integrity, and vendor reliability.
Project Delivery & Innovation
* Lead projects such as system upgrades, infrastructure scaling, software implementations, and platform optimizations.
* Work closely with business stakeholders to evolve platforms such as trading systems, CRM, and cloud-based tools.
Requirements:
* 5+ years of IT leadership experience, ideally within fintech, online trading, or financial services.
* Strong understanding of IT security, infrastructure, and trading environments in regulated sectors.
* Hands-on expertise with MetaTrader platforms, cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS/Azure), networking, and IT architecture.
* Proficient in managing Windows environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and network protocols.
* Solid background in IT service management and governance (e.g. ITIL, COBIT).
* Proven track record managing vendors, procurement processes, and third-party integrations.
Personal Attributes
* Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology initiatives with broader business goals.
* Strong leadership skills, including experience managing geographically distributed teams.
* Practical problem solver with sound judgment and resilience under pressure.
* Clear communicator with the ability to translate technical issues into business language.
What’s in it for you?
Compensation &Benefits:
Compensation bracket: Up to USD 160,000/annual.
Depending of which location, we will share further benefits depending on different locations.
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