Head of IT 10th December 2024

OVERVIEW At DF Capital, we champion banking for ambition. As an award-winning provider of commercial finance and savings, we empower depositors and small businesses with financial solutions tailored to fuel their growth. Headquartered in Manchester, our team of over 100 serves thousands of customers across the UK, transforming savings into new opportunities for businesses to thrive. We’re passionate about helping our customers succeed. As we expand our retail and commercial lending products, we remain committed to meeting their evolving needs and supporting their ambitions every step of the way. OUR STORY Founded in 2016, DF Capital was born with a focus on distribution finance—providing dealers, distributors, and manufacturers with the funding they need to stock, display, and sell products without straining cash flow. Since then, we’ve delivered over £3.5bn of funding across diverse sectors. From motorhomes and machinery to motorbikes and lodges, we’ve financed all shapes and sizes of commercial vehicles and automobiles (no planes or trains—yet). We listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2019. BECOMING A BANK In 2020, we became a fully authorised bank, extending our offering with savings products for retail depositors. We’re proud of our strong customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores—like our current average feefo rating of 4.8/5 from 1,200+ reviews, which also earned us a Platinum Trusted Service Award. WHERE WE’RE HEADED Our goal is simple: to be the best bank—for our customers and each other. We put customer needs first, continuously looking to improve our proposition based on their feedback. We aim to help more customers in more ways while continuing to deliver exceptional service. How do we achieve this? By hiring people who care deeply about doing the right thing. Recognised as ‘World Class to Work For’ by Best Companies, we’re proud of our inclusive, sustainable, and progressive workplace. We’re looking for a hands-on leader ready to roll up their sleeves and own all things tech infrastructure and security. You’ll head up a small team, making sure our systems run smoothly, sensitive information stays protected, and every box is ticked for regulatory and industry standards. What You’ll Be Doing Infrastructure Management Own the design, delivery, and day-to-day running of our IT infrastructure—keeping it fast, scalable, and reliable. Handle budgets, vendor contracts, and supplier relationships like a pro. Map out and drive a future-proof infrastructure strategy tied to business goals. Partner with the Operational Resilience Team to nail disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans. Information Security Build and maintain a robust security strategy that aligns with the likes of FCA, PRA, and GDPR regulations. Be the go-to person for managing security incidents and running incident response drills. Lock down banking systems with best practices for access controls, network security, and data protection. Lead regular security audits, vulnerability tests, and penetration testing to keep threats at bay. Drive a company-wide culture of cybersecurity awareness through training and clear communication. Regulatory Compliance Stay ahead of the game with UK banking regs and standards like ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 42001, and CQUEST/CBEST. Work closely with auditors, regulators, and key stakeholders to keep everything on point. Team Leadership Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing infrastructure and security team. Set and track KPIs to measure performance and ensure the team delivers. Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Operational Resilience teams to align efforts and hit business targets. What We’re Looking For Must-Have Experience Solid leadership experience in IT infrastructure and information security, ideally in regulated financial services. Deep knowledge of UK banking regulations (FCA and PRA). Hands-on expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable IT setups—cloud and on-premises. Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CQUEST, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Top-tier stakeholder management skills—you’re comfortable engaging at all levels, from C-suite to the boardroom. A knack for solving problems and making sound decisions under pressure. Nice-to-Have Extras Certifications like CISSP or CISM. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and cutting-edge tech like DevOps and containers. A proven track record leading regulatory audits and big infrastructure overhauls. Ready to step up and lead from the front? Let’s talk. Private medical insurance for you and your partner/spouse 10% Employer pension contribution 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays Free Gym Membership Discretionary annual bonus Discretionary share awards Life Assurance Income Protection Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles 4 days of paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester

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