Head of Platform

Location: Greater London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the firm’s data platforms, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Drive the integration of AI and advanced analytics capabilities across the organization’s data assets.
Provide technical leadership to cross‑functional teams, mentoring engineers and data scientists.
Oversee the management of large databases, including data ingestion, storage, governance, and security.
Collaborate with product, risk, and investment teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Establish platform roadmaps, define architecture standards, and enforce best practices in data engineering.
Monitor platform performance metrics, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and data‑protection standards applicable to the UK financial sector.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data platform engineering and technical leadership roles.
Proven expertise with large‑scale databases (SQL/NoSQL) and big‑data technologies.
Strong knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and their integration into data pipelines.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical teams.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and a strategic mindset for platform architecture.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Desired Experience

Hands‑on experience building and operating data platforms in the asset management or financial services industry.
Track record of delivering AI‑driven solutions that add measurable business value.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
Knowledge of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, FCA).

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary range: £130,000 – £150,000 (GBP)
Performance‑based bonus scheme.
Comprehensive private health insurance.
Pension contribution matching.
Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
Professional development budget and support for certifications.
State‑of‑the‑art office in Greater London with modern collaborative spaces.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience to the HR portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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