💼 Full-Time Position

Head of IT, Fintech, Dubai

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Confidential
📍 dubai, dubai, United-Arab-Emirates
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Location
dubai, United-Arab-Emirates
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Posted
June 18, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Overview

A multi‑asset trading group seeks to hire the first Head of IT to own and run the global IT function across the group. Lead a small team, manage the stack hands‑on, and keep a 24/7 trading environment running strong.

Responsibilities
  • Own IT strategy, budget, service standards and SLAs.
  • Lead and grow the IT team, including helpdesk and engineering with 24/7 cover.
  • Administer Entra ID, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune.
  • Run Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, GPO, domain controllers, backups, patching and endpoint security.
  • Own the Fortinet stack: FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS, VPN, firewall policy and segmentation.
  • Govern user lifecycle, access controls and joiner‑mover‑leaver processes with HR.
  • Develop and enforce IT policy, audits, BCP and ITIL‑aligned operations.
  • Manage vendors, telecoms providers and managed service partners.
  • Lead infrastructure upgrades...