Engineering Manager

Who you are

• You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation
• You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating
• We know that you know every problem has a solution
• Here, you can try new ideas and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you
• Experience leading at a senior level with a comprehensive understanding of the latest technology and platforms
• Hands-on experience creating and designing technology strategy and architectures, software engineering & IT leadership
• Demonstrable use of technical knowledge and commercial acumen to influence business strategy
• Has experience in introducing and influencing change within organisations
• Experience managing teams globally and across IT disciplines, identifying and nurturing talent
• Has a clear understanding of what a modern and efficient, engineering-led Technology function looks like
• Has experience with AI First Engineering practices including End to End AI Spec driven development
• Demonstrable experience with building and scaling low latency market data pricing and distribution platforms
• Real-world experience in managing and modernising mission-critical complex, legacy systems an advantage
• Experience in building and managing global shared technology platforms for use by multiple different functions an advantage

What the job involves

• As a trusted business partner, the Engineering Manager will support the bridge between technology and the wider IG team and will need a commercial mindset and be comfortable working together across the business, partnering among others with Trading, Risk & Compliance stakeholders
• You’ll support the Head of Core Trading in creating an ambitious technology and digital strategy that will inspire a vision for the art of the possible and support the creation of products and services that are loved by our clients
• Contribute to designing a compelling vision for the future of Core Technology, enabling it to deliver on the needs of IG
• Ensuring the day-to-day technology services within the Pricing Technology domain are fit for purpose and aligned to the overall IG risk appetite and are yielding the desired results for our clients
• Translating commercial, business and technology strategy into actionable product and delivery outcomes whilst supporting the creation of a compelling experience for customers
• Influencing for positive outcomes across the Core Technology leadership team and contributing to the Extended Leadership Team of IG Group Technology
• Creating and championing a culture of innovation across Core Technology and more broadly in IG at every opportunity
• Staying connected to the outside market, adopting future-forward technology for the benefit of IG
• Supporting the communication of a vision that attracts great technology talent and inspires the team to achieve the art of the possible
• Nurturing a leadership team to elevate energy and ambition
• Acting as a role model for IG’s culture and behaviours with all stakeholders