Infrastructure Manager (AM) - Hedge Fund

Posted 16 May 2024
Salary HKD550000 - HKD750000 per annum
LocationHong Kong
Job type Permanent
Discipline Financial ServicesTechnology
ReferenceBH-1982
ContactKevin Ng

Job description

Job Summary
The IT Infrastructure Manager (AM) is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure for a buy-side hedge funds company. This role requires expertise in cloud computing, hardware/data centre management, vendor management and a strong understanding of the unique requirements.


Key Responsibilities
  • Infrastructure Design and Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and plan the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Cloud Computing: Manage cloud infrastructure, including the selection, deployment, and optimization of cloud services to support digital services.
  • Hardware and Data Centre Management: Oversee the procurement, installation, and maintenance of hardware components, including networking and security equipment.
  • Infrastructure Management: Manage the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, and cloud services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the IT systems can recover quickly in the event of a disruption.
  • Vendor Management and Reporting: Manage service quality for hardware vendors, cloud service providers, and data centre facilities, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations.
  • Capacity Planning: Monitor and analyse infrastructure performance and capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks and planning for future growth and scalability.
  • Security and Compliance: Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain robust security measures, including access controls, vulnerability management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Incident and Problem Management: Lead the resolution of infrastructure-related incidents and problems, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization of the IT infrastructure, driving efficiency and cost savings.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience in IT infrastructure management, preferably in  financial services industry.
  • Certification and hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure or GCP), DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Hands-on experience with IT hardware components, data centre management, and networking technologies.
  • Experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Experience in vendor management and service quality assurance.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong IT architecture design, communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Candidates with a banking/ hedge funds background would be an added advantage.

If you believe you have the right skills, attitude and experience please click 'apply now' below and upload your resume. Alternatively, for a confidential chat, please contact Kevin Ng by applying directly to email kng@captarpartners.com or reach out at +852 3653 5244.If you believe you have the right skills, attitude and experience please click 'apply now' below and upload your resume. Alternatively, for a confidential chat, please contact Kevin Ng by applying directly to email kng@captarpartners.com or reach out at +852 3653 5244.