Coba IT Consultants
Chief Technology Officer
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Overview
A leading financial services firm is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and execute the technology strategy across trading, investment, risk, operations, and corporate platforms. Reporting to the CEO and Executive Committee, the CTO will lead a team of approximately 100 engineers, infrastructure specialists, cyber security professionals, and data experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the firm's technology vision, roadmap, and investment strategy.
- Lead engineering, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, data, and enterprise architecture functions.
- Partner with investment, trading, and risk teams to deliver technology that supports business growth and performance.
- Drive cloud transformation, automation, AI initiatives, and operational resilience.
- Ensure robust cyber security, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Manage key technology vendors, budgets, and strategic partnerships.
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Technology Environment
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS
- Identity & Access Management: Microsoft 365, Entra ID
- Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
- Programming Languages: Python, C#, .NET, Java
- Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
- Data Analytics: Power BI, Databricks
- Security Information & Event Management: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel
- Network Security: Palo Alto, CrowdStrike
- Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, Azure DevOps
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Requirements
- Proven CTO, Technology Director, or Head of Technology experience within hedge funds, asset management, banking, or capital markets.
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, cyber security, software engineering, and data platforms.
- Experience leading large-scale technology transformation programmes.
- Track record managing technology organisations of 75-150+ people.
- Strong executive stakeholder management skills and commercial acumen.
Package
- Competitive executive salary
- Annual bonus
- LTIP
- Private healthcare
- Pension
- Flexible working
Ideal Background
- Hedge Fund
- Asset Management
- Investment Banking
- Electronic Trading
- Quantitative Trading
- Wealth Management
- FinTech
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