Head of IT
- Full-time
- Managerial role: Yes
Company Description
As a leading provider of online financial services, Swissquote Group offers innovative solutions and comprehensive services to meet the wide-ranging demands of its global clients.
Swissquote Bank Europe is the EU bank of the Swissquote Group (listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange), and has been at the forefront of online investing for 25 years.
Powerful multi-asset digital platforms and personalised banking come together to deliver private clients, intermediaries and financial institutions a more efficient way to manage wealth.
Job Description
- Manage information technology systems and IT solutions for the Luxembourg subsidiary of the Swissquote group
- Oversee critical ICT outsourcing, including cost monitoring, rate negotiations, and efficiency improvements
- Lead day-to-day IT team management (5 FTEs) and ensure delivery of internal and external IT services to agreed standards
- Align IT services operations with bank policies and procedures
- Implement and maintain robust, stable, efficient, secure, and modern IT systems
- Manage internal computer systems, databases, networks, and communications systems
- Coordinate IT activities with the Group and support IT Officers and Information Security Officer
- Balance and optimise efficiency, security, and operating costs of IT systems
Qualifications
- University Degree in IT
- Expert understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and security in large organisations
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Service delivery oriented with the ability to work under pressure
- Fluent in French and English, with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience in change management and ability to influence and persuade
- Flexibility to work in a demanding environment
Additional Information
- A chance to work in a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
- A comprehensive benefits package including annual performance bonus, occupational pension scheme, share plan, concierge services, 34.5 paid holidays, and more
- A great work environment in our offices located at Luxembourg’s Kirchberg financial district.
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