At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to build and enhance core financial platforms.
- Company: A leading fintech firm at the forefront of investment technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £170,000, strong engineering culture, and board-level influence.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a high-stakes financial environment with long-term projects.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in C# or Java and knowledge of investment systems.
The predicted salary is between 170000 - 170000 £ per year.
We’re retained by a leading financial technology firm operating at the heart of the investment lifecycle, supporting complex asset classes across global markets. This role suits a senior engineering leader who understands middle and back-office systems and has built platforms supporting private credit, bonds, or fixed income products.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead engineering teams building core middle/back-office platforms
- Own architecture and delivery of systems covering data, workflows, and controls
- Drive platform scalability, resilience, and regulatory readiness
- Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, and client-facing teams
- Develop engineering leaders and embed strong delivery discipline
What we’re looking for:
- Senior leadership experience in C# or Java engineering environments
- Strong domain knowledge across middle/back office investment systems
- Exposure to private credit, fixed income, bonds, or similar asset classes
- Experience building data-heavy, workflow-driven, highly regulated platforms
- Able to bridge technical execution with business and client requirements
Why this role:
- High-impact leadership role in a specialist financial domain
- Long-term platform build rather than short-term delivery
- Strong engineering culture with real investment in quality
- Competitive senior-level package and influence at board level
- Up to £170,000 basic depending on experience.
If you are interested in learning more about this role click on the apply button below or contact Con at Harrington Starr.
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