Our client, a boutique fund manager based in the City, is looking for an IT Lead to join them on a permanent basis. This will take responsibility of their outsourced IT model whilst also developing their IT strategy.
This role will involve managing the client’s IT infrastructure service providers to guarantee service quality and ensure that the businesses needs are being met, as well as oversight of their internal IT systems. This person will have responsibility for the IT function from a strategic perspective, which may include projects such as future cloud adoption.
The ideal candidate will have a strong IT background and have demonstrable experience of setting SLAs with outsourced providers as well as monitoring their performance. You’ll ideally have hands-on experience of working with data management and experience delivering large-scale IT improvement initiatives. The chosen candidate will also ideally have a project manager skillset which will aid in running projects.
This role requires an understanding of fund management, so a background within that industry is preferred. Due to the client’s global reach, this role will benefit someone who has experience of providing IT services to overseas teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Lead to join collaborative environment with an excellent culture that promotes autonomy and offers a rewarding remuneration.

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