CTO / Head of Technology

b Overview /b p In this role you lead a global technology team focused on building cutting-edge applications for cross-asset trading and risk management. You will drive performance improvements and database modernization while mentoring a large group of developers and technologists. The position combines hands-on coding with strategic leadership to scale the tech function in a growing financial services business. You’ll work closely with Quant Analysts to align technology with firm-wide risk and trading objectives. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead and manage a global team of 20 Developers and 20 technologists /li li Oversee all aspects of technology delivery, architecture and product development /li li Drive realtime performance improvements and modernisation of databases /li li Provide dotted-line leadership to Quant Analysts and collaborate with cross-functional teams /li li Shaping and delivering cutting-edge applications and services for cross-asset trading and risk management /li li Balance hands-on coding with strategic leadership to support growth (team expansion by ~10) /li li Mentor and develop engineering talent and engineering practices /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li BSc (ideally MSc) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance or other technical discipline /li li Mentoring or management experience /li li Strong software analysis, design and development skills /li li Strong understanding of trading or risk software /li li Experience in financial services /li li Knowledge of pricing and options theory (basic) /li li Strong coding ability with recent hands-on experience in C++ or C# /li li Knowledge of relational databases and SQL /li li Experience in finance and capital markets /li /ul ul li leadership /li li mentorship /li li strong communication /li li C++ /li li C# /li li SQL /li /ul