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IT Manager - Trading Infrastructure
A fast-paced, high-performing proprietary trading firm is seeking an experienced and people-oriented IT Manager to lead and evolve its global IT operations. With technology serving as the foundation for the company's trading success, the role is essential to maintaining a secure, scalable, and high-availability infrastructure across multiple international offices.
This is a leadership opportunity for someone who not only thrives on strategic responsibility but also remains technically engaged—particularly within low-latency, high-performance environments. The successful candidate will oversee a skilled team of system, network, and security engineers, fostering a collaborative and proactive engineering culture.
IT Manager - Trading Systems
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Lead, manage, and mentor a distributed IT ops team across multiple time zones and office locations
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Oversee the availability, performance, and security of core infrastructure, including systems and networks
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Act as a technical liaison with trading and software development teams to ensure seamless operations and rapid incident resolution
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Drive the alignment of IT systems, processes, and infrastructure with the organization’s growth trajectory and evolving business needs
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Manage IT projects, vendor relations, and cross-office technology rollouts
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Champion automation, documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the IT organization
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Maintain high operational standards related to security, access control, backup policies, and compliance frameworks
Requirements IT Manager - Trading Systems
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Demonstrated experience leading IT teams, ideally in complex and fast-moving environments
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Strong technical foundation in Linux systems, networking (routing, firewalls, DNS), and DevOps tooling
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Familiarity with automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Puppet), version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows
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Exposure to trading, fintech, or other latency-sensitive domains is considered a significant advantage
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Ability to combine technical insight with strategic thinking and leadership
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Effective communicator with a pragmatic mindset and team-first approach
The Offer
This is a great permanent role in Amsterdam, with a base salary of around 120-150K per year (depending on experience) plus bonus (profit sharing).
This job will be mostly onsite in Amsterdam, with some international travel. Relocation and visa can be supported.
What happens next?
You have successfully submitted your application. Please make sure to include all the necessary documents and information.
Our team will thoroughly review your application, taking into consideration your qualifications and experience. Based on this evaluation, we will proceed to invite you for a (digital) interview with one of our recruiters. This interview aims to gain further insights into your background, skills, and motivation.
Following our consultation with you, we will facilitate an introduction between you and our client. Depending on the client's requirements, there may be one or more interviews, along with the possibility of an assessment, to further evaluate your suitability for the position.
If the client/principal decides to offer you the job, you will receive a formal offer. It is up to you to accept this offer. If you accept the offer, we will arrange further financial processing and ensure everything is in place for your new position.
