At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic IT team to innovate and enhance corporate technology solutions.
- Company: Join FlexTrade, a leader in customised trading solutions with a fun, collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to continuous improvement and client success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and management experience in IT.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About Us
FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies. At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.
The Team
The Corporate IT Team’s mission is to provide premier customer service globally and to enable FlexTraders with secure cutting edge, technology solutions to fulfil FlexTrade’s mission – Trade Your Best.
About You
FlexTrade Corporate IT is looking for a Corporate IT Lead to innovate and grow our Corporate Information Technology Services and improve our processes globally. We are looking for an individual who has passion, knowledge, drive, and most importantly, someone who loves what they do and does it with!
Responsibilities
- Support Windows, Mac, Android, IOS environments and Linux environments
- Support VDI, Desktop and Laptop environments
- Support M365/Intune/Azure, Jira/Confluence, ServiceNow.
- Lead/mentor a team of support engineers; take ownership of managing day to day BAU activities
- Develop a team culture of analysing issues and identifying root cause.
- Build/Drive a process‑based culture.
- Own knowledge management (runbooks, troubleshooting guides)
- Establish metrics - KPIs/SLAs and build reports to measure the effectiveness of the team and operational efficiencies, run service reviews and drive continuous improvements.
- Manage Major Incident, Incident, Problem and Change processes end-to-end (including RCAs and CAB coordination).
- Manage Corporate IT projects including planned upgrades, tooling rollouts and patching.
- Manage vendors and third‑party support relationships.
- Own budget planning and spend tracking for end‑user and service operations.
- Partner with InfoSec and application teams to maintain stable, secure services.
- Communicate system issues, outages and business risks, including planned downtime and mitigations.
- Conduct research to make evaluations and recommendations.
- Be able to determine the appropriate technical tool to address the client’s business needs.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations to ensure sound business operations.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Management experience of a global team.
- Solid experience in the Desktop Support and/or System Engineering
- ITIL Intermediate Certification
- Strong ITIL and Process Design Experience
- Experience with and/or administrative Skills in the following: M365 including Teams Telephony, ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence.
- Administering other resources such as Windows Enterprise Server and Linux.
- Strong customer service and orientation
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong project management experience.
- Ability and experience with on‑premise and remote desktop and applications support
FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre‑employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.
Corporate IT Lead in London employer: FlexTrade
At FlexTrade Systems, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. As a Corporate IT Lead, you will be part of a globally distributed team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions while enjoying a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, FlexTrade is an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the fast-paced financial technology sector.
