Mandarin speaking Manager of IT - Banking in London

The Skills You'll Need:

• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Solid experience in IT management, maintenance, IT infrastructure, network and system related within a financial institution

Your New Salary: depending on experience

Fully Office Based

Start: ASAP

Reporting to: Head of IT

What You'll be Doing:

• Provide day-to-day IT management, maintenance, troubleshoot and technical support for the bank.
• Effectively manage the Branch's IT infrastructure and systems, solving all related issues in a timely manner.
• Assist the Head of IT in planning and implementing IT Department tasks including system development, technical development, budget planning, IT requirements and overseeing all technical issues.
• Cooperate and work closely with all relevant 3rd parties, Branch departments and HO IT to ensure smooth business running and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in planning, organising and controlling the activities and projects of the IT department.
• Provide technical support to ensure IT problems are resolved efficiently.
• Design, implement and test local IT solutions according to the business plan and requirements.
• Manage reliable and secure IT networks, systems, and services, identifying problems, researching and improving IT solutions to meet business needs.
• Ensure that IT networks, systems and services are monitored and maintained to high levels of quality in accordance with industry standard best practice.
• Ensure IT security controls are monitored and maintained to a high standard.
• Cooperate with external support and vendors to ensure effective delivery of IT services on behalf of the Branch and IT teams.
• Plan and manage approved IT projects and associated budgets.
• Plan for and execute necessary changes of the Branch's IT environment and systems.
• Plan for and execute the Branch's local Disaster Recovery drills and/or contingency process.
• Monitor and manage IT system vulnerabilities, taking remediation actions to solve relevant risks.
• Provide support and validation for HO's IT/system changes, Disaster Recovery drills and/or contingency process.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Proficient in English and Mandarin language skills.
• Proven knowledge of IT infrastructure, network and system related technology.
• Solid experience in IT management and maintenance.
• Previous IT support experience handling IT issues from colleagues in daily work.
• Professional and proactive working attitude with ability to work efficiently and effectively in a demanding environment.
• Self-motivated, reliable, responsible, dedicated and flexible.
• Well organised with good time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if required.
• Proficient skills in Server/Storage/VMware/Windows management.
• Experience in supporting IT in a Financial Institution in the UK.
• Experience in coding/script writing.
• Experience in database management.

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