Our client a diversified Financial Services company is opening a branch in the UAE (Abu Dhabi -ADGM) and working alongside GRS to recruit an IT Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the retail brokerage business along with a successful track record managing the IT Function of a FX Brokerage. If you believe you match our clients’ criteria for this role, GRS look forward to hearing from you for this Abu Dhabi or Dubai based position
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintaining and developing Trading infrastructure (platform server, distribution environment DC, Access; data feeds, etc.)
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Analysing incidents related to trading infrastructure and their root cause, identify; recurring issues and implement measures to prevent their reoccurrence
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Architecting technical solutions for the same area and involving other subject matter experts whenever needed
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Responsible for proactive services monitoring, strive for constant increase level of information completeness and automation
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Participating in or lead projects related to trading, such as bridge integration and administration, client portal backend integration, etc.
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Constantly analysing access network coverage of the clients, adding DC/access servers where the coverage is insufficient
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Maintaining service documentation
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Preparing reports related to the services in scope
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Keeping abreast of changes in the industry technologies or methodologies
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Any other duties and responsibilities relevant to the role
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in the subject area
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Deep understanding of how FX platforms work. Their specifics and operational best practices
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Comprehensive knowledge of majority of used technologies: Windows OS, vSphere, networks, automation (Ansibe, Terraform or similar), cloud solutions and best practices (AWS)
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Understand key business metrics related to trading and how technical metrics influence them
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University degree, college degree or relevant diploma
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Strong English written and verbal communication skills
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Any monitoring platform (Zabbix or similar)
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Good listening and communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure
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Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
COMPANY BENEFITS
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Amy Butler, amy@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference.