Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Location: Cannon Street, London

Type: Full time

Posted: 30+ Days Ago

Requisition ID: R_14768

Job Overview

IG Group, a FTSE250 FinTech company, seeks a Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage, and Emerging Markets to lead technology strategies, drive innovation, and oversee teams delivering divisional priorities. Reporting to the Group CTO and MD of Prime, this role involves shaping technical direction, fostering a culture of inclusion and experimentation, and aligning technology with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and guide initiative feasibility and progress.
• Drive rapid product delivery and deliver MVPs.
• Define and implement divisional tech strategy.
• Champion engineering best practices and modernisation strategies.
• Build strategic stakeholder relationships and translate tech strategy into customer value.
• Support cross-team delivery and uphold engineering standards.
• Lead and develop diverse talent, fostering an innovative and collaborative environment.
• Manage external relationships with vendors and technologists.

Working Style

Hybrid model with 3 days in-office, emphasizing trust, collaboration, client focus, pace, and accountability.

Candidate Profile

• People-focused leader with vision and practical focus.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Experienced in B2B/B2B2C tech platforms, customer-centric design, and global IT leadership.
• Skilled in managing third-party vendors and organisational change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits.
• Bonuses, LTIP, private medical, life insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, learning platforms, and community initiatives.

If you're eager to lead innovation and align with our values, apply now!

Number of openings: 1