Head of IT Operations (m/f/d)

Germany

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Automatic translation. Check the original.

About the opportunity

What you will build with us

A new digital brokerage needs an IT department that everyone can rely on. An infrastructure that grows with us, systems that run stably, and security standards that meet the highest requirements. At GENO Broker, we are developing a new digital brokerage offering with the backing of the Cooperative Financial Group. As Head of IT Operations, you will help shape the technical operating landscape and ensure that our platform is not only high-performing but also secure, reliable, and compliant with regulations. You will be responsible for the entire IT infrastructure, system availability, and technical operational security. At the same time, you will shape the collaboration between IT Operations, IT Security Engineering, and Testing, and develop the structures for our continued growth.

Your responsibilities

You are responsible for a stable, scalable, and highly available IT operation and ensure a high-performing system landscape.

You ensure that our IT infrastructure and processes meet regulatory requirements, particularly with regard to IT security, risk management, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and disaster recovery.

You work closely with the CISO and further develop the technical implementation of our cyber security requirements.

You establish effective response and escalation processes for system outages and security incidents.

You manage and optimize our incident, problem, and change management processes.

You plan and coordinate technical and functional software tests, especially for our brokerage app, and ensure their quality.

You further develop the IT operations strategy and are responsible for scaling, budget and cost control, and the economic development of your department.

You lead and develop the teams in the areas of IT Operations, IT Security Engineering, and Testing, and promote agile collaboration.

You work closely with other IT departments as well as product and compliance teams and translate complex technical issues into understandable decision-making foundations.

What you bring to the table

You have several years of experience in IT operations and infrastructure management, ideally from the financial sector or a comparably regulated technology environment.

You are familiar with the regulatory requirements for IT systems in the financial environment, particularly BaFin guidelines, DORA, and GDPR, and know how to set up IT infrastructures and processes to be audit-proof.

You possess sound technical knowledge in cloud and infrastructure architectures, cyber security, IT security engineering, incident response, BCM, disaster recovery, as well as relevant process frameworks and testing procedures.

You have experience in the strategic and economic management of IT departments, including scaling, budget planning, cost control, and data-driven process optimization.

You are familiar with agile working methods such as Scrum and Kanban from practical experience and know how to apply them in collaboration with different teams.

You have already led interdisciplinary tech teams and can provide guidance to people even in a dynamic environment.

You maintain an overview even during critical system incidents, make sound decisions, and manage challenges confidently.

You communicate confidently with various stakeholders, think cross-departmentally, and are willing to roll up your sleeves when necessary.

Your benefits

In addition to a versatile and varied role in the heart of Frankfurt, you will be part of a dynamic and motivated team that is pursuing the implementation of an innovative business model with a focus on the securities business. In this context, we offer you room for your personal development and support you through targeted training measures. By living flat hierarchies, you can help shape the development of GENO Broker.

Mobile working – we are also happy to provide the necessary hardware for this

Use of DZ BANK corporate benefits

Company pension scheme

eGYM-Wellpass for 30 EUR personal contribution

Deutschlandticket provided free of charge

Use of our JobRad offer

Subsidized employee canteen at DZ BANK

Company events as well as a free supply of coffee and water

Benefits of an employee of the Cooperative Financial Group

Languages

Head of IT Operations (m/f/d)

About the opportunity

Your responsibilities

What you bring to the table

Your benefits

Show your skills.Get discovered.

More opportunities with one profile

Keep exploring

Cloud Security Engineer - Remote

Business Processes Senior Consultant (f/m/d) - Procurement Solution & AI Innovation

Formal Verification Intern