Chief Technology Officer250k plus packageQuant Capital has been retained to find a Head of Technology to be CTO for our high profile client. Our client is a well-known leading provider of integrated risk, analytics and trading solutions for the global financial markets. Their clients include some of the largest global financial institutions and banks, leading hedge funds, pension funds, insurers, brokers, clearing members and corporates. You will be part a team building cutting-edge applications and services supporting cross-asset trading and risk management. The successful candidate will have a passion for software development and the desire to constantly improve both their skills and the solutions they work on. The role will be leading the technology team in all aspects. Current problems to be solved include improving Realtime performance and modernising databases. Head of Technology candidates must have: BSc ideally MSc in Comp Sci, Maths or other technical disciplineMentoring or Management experienceStrong technical background is software developmentSoftware analysis, design and development skillsGood understanding of real-time distributed systemsExperience developing financial software, ideally within riskExperience in financial servicesStrong previous coding ability as well as recent hands-on experience of C++ or C#Experience with scaling systems and database technologyThis role suits an experienced manager and senior technologist with a background in software development for financial markets. Although a managment position there would be an expectation for you to have recent hand-on experience and an excellent understanding of building software. The financial models used by the business are complex so an understanding of financial products is expected. My client is based in the CityHead Quant, Head of Research, Quantitative Development, C#, C++ SQL, Support, Implementation
Head of Software Technology in London employer: Quant Capital
At Quant Capital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that mirrors the culture of leading tech giants like Facebook and Google. Our London office fosters a collaborative atmosphere where employees are encouraged to think critically and make impactful decisions, while also providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mastery of cutting-edge technology in the trading operations space. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive in their roles.
