IT Manager UK

About the Position

SFORS is a leading player in the global financial markets, renowned for its proprietary trading and pre-market trading expertise. With over 20 years of success, our company invests in talent development, trading technologies, risk management, and effective strategies. We operate exclusively with proprietary funds, ensuring a focus on trader success.

We are currently seeking an IT Manager for our UK office in London. This role is on-site and involves overseeing the local IT function, combining 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring uninterrupted operation of office equipment (PCs, 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.

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.

We Offer

• Opportunity for free accommodation up to 2–3 weeks per year in corporate housing in Larnaca (Cyprus) and Dubai during vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.
• Competitive salary package.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• SFORS invests in talent development through training programs, sports, leisure, and psychological support.

About the Company

SFORS is a key player in the global financial markets, dedicated to proprietary trading and pre-market trading leadership. Our success over 20 years is attributed to our commitment to talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies. We operate exclusively with proprietary funds, ensuring a focus on trader success.