Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

IG Group Holdings plc London, United Kingdom

Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

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Head of Technology for Institutional, Prime Brokerage & Emerging Markets

• The Chief Business Officer & MD of Prime
• CTO and Technology Leadership
• Key Divisional leaders in Product, Marketing and Client Roles
• Key stakeholders and partners in the wider organisation
• Technology and Delivery Teams
• Technology Platform Teams and Infrastructure Teams
• External relationships with senior technologists, networks and key technology vendors, etc.

• Assess and guide the feasibility, viability, and progress of initiatives.
• Drive solution-focused approaches for rapid product delivery.
• Flag critical decisions to unblock progress and maintain momentum.
• Deliver early demos/MVPs and ensure testing and measurement are in place.
• Define a divisional tech strategy that enhances client value, flexibility, and delivery efficiency.

• Champion engineering best practices and domain ownership (incl. SLAs, KPIs).
• Lead modernisation strategy and continuous tech improvement via DORA metrics.
• Promote innovation, experimentation, and modern ways of working.
• Design teams for flow, empowerment, minimal dependencies, and resilience.
• Own architectural direction, tech selection, and delivery pipeline optimisation.

• Act as a trusted advisor through strong commercial and product insight.
• Translate tech strategy into actionable outcomes and customer value.
• Build and maintain high-impact stakeholder relationships.
• Use data to drive aligned, strategic decisions.
• Champion market innovation and strategic tech partnerships.

• Support cross-team delivery of measurable business improvements.
• Design lean, high-value organisational structures.
• Define and uphold engineering standards aligned to SDLC.
• Lead confidently through ambiguity and complex change.
• Model integrity, transparency, and enterprise-first decision-making.

• Inspire innovation and transformation aligned to company growth.
• Role-model IG's culture, values, and behaviours.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Develop and retain diverse talent with empathy and humility.
• Communicate clearly and consistently across all levels.

• Build strong, authentic relationships with emotional intelligence.
• Inspire followership through passion, influence, and trust.
• Celebrate team successes and promote shared ownership.
• Create a unifying purpose that drives engagement and alignment.
• Communicate persuasively to influence stakeholders and teams.

• Encourage continuous tech innovation to gain a competitive advantage.
• Partner across teams to explore new tech-enabled opportunities.
• Stay open to fresh ideas from both internal and external sources.
• Drive a culture of curiosity and creative problem-solving.
• Apply innovative thinking to push industry and business boundaries.

• Lead and Inspire : Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big : Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client : Understand and prioritise the client's needs
• Deliver at pace : Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar : Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

• People-focused leader who builds strong teams and a positive culture
• Visionary with a practical focus on daily improvements
• Committed to continuous improvement in tech, leadership, and collaboration
• Strong communicator, able to inspire and engage at all levels
• Maintains pace while balancing well-being
• Client-focused with a long-term perspective
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship builder
• Clear, solution-oriented thinker
• Passionate about technology and its potential to deliver business value

• Senior leadership experience with deep knowledge of B2B/B2B2C tech platforms and end-to-end client journeys
• Proven track record in tech strategy, architecture, software engineering, and IT leadership
• Strong focus on customer-centric design and experience across the full journey
• Skilled in prioritising product change portfolios to balance client value and business ROI
• Combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to shape business strategy, including hands-on product lifecycle experience
• Experienced in driving organisational change, leading global IT teams, and developing talent
• Skilled in managing third-party suppliers and hybrid delivery models to maximise value through effective commercial arrangements

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)
• Performance-related bonuses & LTIP
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Contribution to gym memberships
• 27 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (30 in total)
• The option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund
• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents

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