IT Head

Overview

The IT Head is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within applicable regulations and meets regulatory standards. The role requires continuous interaction with various teams to manage IT-related matters and implement necessary IT programs and firm-wide assessments to comply with regulations.

• Align IT infrastructure with business goals: Ensure IT infrastructure supports the company’s current and future strategy and objectives.
• Oversee technology operations: Manage daily IT operations and evaluate performance against strategic goals.
• Analyze departmental technology requirements: Conduct needs assessments to understand and support the technology needs of all departments.
• Identify upgrades and report to management: Evaluate current systems and propose improvements or upgrades to enhance efficiency.
• Lead and supervise IT staff: Coordinate IT managers and supervise developers, technicians, and other IT professionals.
• Ensure compliance: Maintain IT activities within legal, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Risk management: Develop network recovery, backup processes, and manage Bridge and FIX API connections to ensure trading integrity.
• Document IT procedures and policies: Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT processes, procedures, and policies.
• Project management: Lead IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet organizational objectives.
• API and system testing: Conduct test plug-ins, Manager-API applications, Bridge setup, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Vendor management: Collaborate with third-party service providers for system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on technical work: Install, operate, and troubleshoot a wide array of technologies and applications.
• Virtualized infrastructure management: Support and administer a heavily virtualized Windows environment.
• Deploy and manage systems and applications: Manage both physical and virtual systems, corporate services, and application software.
• Network Administrator: Plan, design, and maintain LAN/WAN networks.
• Cybersecurity Specialist: Implement and monitor IT security measures.
• Database Administrator: Maintain, backup, and secure database systems.
• Help Desk Manager: Lead the help desk team and resolve user issues promptly.

• Internal Reporting: Provide IT updates and reports to the Senior Executive Officer.
• Risk Committee: Participate in risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and reporting.
• Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with department heads, finance, and HR teams to align IT needs and budgets.
• External Relationships: Manage vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and service quality.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years in IT leadership or relevant roles.
• Operational understanding of risk functions.
• System administration (Windows servers, desktops, applications).
• Networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence top management decisions.
• SQL and database management (MySQL, MSSQL, Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Meta Trader 5 platform (client & server); experience with CQG or TT is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience with UNIX-like systems (basic file commands).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Power Shell, Python) is preferable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong documentation skills for repeatable processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management experience.
• Proactive approach to technology and operational improvements.
• Mandatory office-based role due to access to confidential data.

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