IT Manager UK

HI! SFORS trades in the global financial markets and are among the key proprietary trading players and pre-market trading leaders. Our company owes its 20 years of success in the stock market to constantly investing in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies - all of which drive trader success. SFORS operates exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.

Currently, we are looking for IT Manager to take ownership of the local IT function in our UK office. The role combines day-to-day technical support, IT asset and vendor management, and coordination of infrastructure-related initiatives to ensure a seamless experience for employees. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, driving improvements, and making a direct impact on business operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensuring uninterrupted operation of office equipment (PCs, users' laptops (Windows 11, MacOS), peripheral devices, meeting rooms, office hardware) and employee software.

• Conducting onboarding and offboarding. Preparation/replacement of equipment, setting up workplaces.

• Processing requests in ServiceDesk and resolving incidents.

• Maintaining IT asset inventory, updating configurations, and ensuring the availability of backup equipment.

• Planning and coordinating technical maintenance, updates, and local projects.

• Interacting with service centers, internet service providers (ISPs), suppliers, and contractors.

• Budgeting, procurement planning, and supplier management.

• Participating in the implementation of corporate IT standards and policies.

• Aligning and coordinating technical solutions and processes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Practical experience in IT support / system administration (3+ years).

• Knowledge of network infrastructure fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).

• Experience working with ServiceDesk systems (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.).

• Skills in maintaining office hardware (laptops, printers, Wi-Fi, video conferencing systems).

• Basic skills in budgeting, procurement planning, and supplier relations.

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

• Good communication skills, responsibility, and systemic thinking.

What We Offer:

• 35 days of holidays, including 27 days of annual leave and 8 UK bank holidays.

• Comprehensive private health and dental insurance.

• Partial reimbursement for selected sports, wellness, rehabilitation activities, and therapist sessions.

• Financial support for external professional education and training.

• Access to internal learning programmes, guest speaker sessions, cultural and social events, and the corporate library.

• An international working environment and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of the SFORS London office.