OverviewHead of IT – London – £85k to £100k

An Infrastructure Manager or Senior Systems Engineer is required by a growing investment management business to head up their IT function. You will either have managed an IT environment or worked very closely with someone who has done so and be ready to take the step up.

The role involves analysing the current environment – network, hardware, applications, security etc – and agreeing an effective strategy with the C-Suite to enable the business to move forward more efficiently and also to grow organically and through acquisition. There are four country offices on two continents so ongoing international travel will be required to assess the current situation, build relationships, and design and implement a solution that fits all locations.

Requirements / Experience

Designing and implementing IT strategy internationally

Navigating regulatory environments in different jurisdictions

Managing outsourced partners

Cloud and hybrid infrastructure experience

Knowledge and experience of cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance in a financial services environment

Workflow digitization

Industry / Domain

Wealth management or investment management environment experience

Responsibilities (summary)

Lead the IT function and partner with the C-Suite to align IT with business priorities

Assess current systems and design a scalable IT strategy for multiple international offices

Manage outsourced IT partners and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions

Drive security, privacy, and compliance programs in a financial services setting

Support digital workflow initiatives to improve operational efficiency

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Investment Management and Banking

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