Head of Information Technology Operations

Company: Cititec
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our client is a leading global multi-strategy hedge fund where technology is a key driver of investment performance and operational excellence. As part of a major technology transformation programme, the firm is investing heavily in automation, AI-enabled operations, and scalable service delivery across its global platform.

The Role

This is a newly created leadership position responsible for building and leading a global Technology Operations function. Reporting to the CTO, you will unify existing support, infrastructure operations, service management, and monitoring teams into a single high-performing organisation.

You will define the global operating model, drive operational excellence, and lead the adoption of AI and automation across technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a global Technology Operations organisation.
  • Establish consistent service management, incident, change, and problem management processes.
  • Own operational resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery frameworks.
  • Drive AI-led automation across support and operational workflows.
  • Develop operational reporting, KPIs, and service performance metrics.
  • Partner closely with trading, risk, finance, and technology stakeholders globally.

Requirements

  • Significant experience leading Technology Operations, Production Support, or IT Service Management teams within financial services.
  • Proven track record of building and transforming global operational functions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  • Experience with ITIL-based service management frameworks.
  • Exposure to automation, AI, or operational transformation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise technology environments.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of technology operations within a highly successful investment firm, with the mandate, sponsorship, and investment to deliver meaningful transformation at a global scale.

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Posted: June 13th, 2026