Head of Market Risk & Market Data IT - Investment Banking - London

(Murex, Market Risk Models, Market Data Systems, .Net, Java, Machine Learning, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Leadership)

A globally recognised financial markets and commodities bank is seeking a visionary Head of Market Risk & Market Data IT to lead the strategic development of their risk technology platforms.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive the design, integration, and optimisation of systems that underpin market risk analysis and market data governance across global operations.

As the senior technology owner for both functions, you'll define the roadmap for advanced analytics, model development, and data integrity.

Your leadership will guide a high-performing team through regulatory transformation, emerging tech adoption, and platform upgrades — all while partnering with Risk, Finance, and senior IT stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience delivering large-scale market risk and data solutions, with a background in financial services.

Expertise in platforms such as Murex, and technical fluency in Java and .Net, will be crucial.

A deep understanding of regulatory environments and experience managing diverse teams and vendor relationships are also key.

Key responsibilities include strategic planning, model development, regulatory reporting, team leadership, vendor oversight, stakeholder engagement, and delivering resilient risk data platforms.

Market-Leading Benefits Package:

• Hybrid & flexible working with core hours


• Private medical, dental, and optical insurance


• 10% employer pension contribution (with matching)


• Significant annual bonus + long-term incentive plans


• £2,000+ annual personal development budget


• Global leadership & technical learning opportunities


• Gym membership, wellness allowance & mental health support


• Enhanced parental leave & family support programmes


• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options


• Executive-level networking events, retreats & volunteering initiatives

Location: London, UK / Hybrid

Salary: £115,000 - £135,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

Eligibility: UK-based applicants with the right to work in the UK only.

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