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# Technical Lead

- **Company:** Harrington Starr
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Architecture, Linux, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Scripting, Qlikview
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815086090-technical-lead

## About the Role

* Extensive experience (8+ years) within sell-side capital markets technology
 * Strong hands-on expertise in regulatory reporting (MiFID Transaction Reporting preferred)
 * Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation or re-engineering programmes
 * Strong understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle, particularly within cash equities
 * Solid technical background including SQL, Python, Linux, and scripting
 * Experience working with reporting and data visualisation tools (e.g. Qlik, BI platforms)
 * Strong understanding of data models and data architecture principles

## Description

Technical Lead - Regulatory Reporting (EMEA) | London |

We are partnering with a globally recognised institutional brokerage and investment bank, who are looking to hire a Technical Lead within their Middle & Back Office Technology function.

You will work at the intersection of Technology, Front Office, Operations, and Compliance, leading the redesign of critical reporting architecture in a fast-paced, front-to-back trading environment.

The Opportunity

This role will take ownership of a strategic re-engineering programme for MiFID Transaction Reporting, replacing legacy infrastructure with a scalable, future-proof platform aligned to global architecture standards.

You'll play a key role in shaping how regulatory reporting supports evolving business activity across cash equities and broader capital markets workflows.

Key Responsibilities

 * Lead the end-to-end redesign of MiFID Transaction Reporting systems across EMEA
 * Define and deliver a target-state architecture aligned with global technology strategy
 * Partner with Front Office, Operations, Compliance, and Finance Technology teams to deliver change
 * Act as the technical SME for regulatory reporting, advising on system impact of new business and regulatory change
 * Manage stakeholder expectations, providing clear updates to senior business and technology leadership
 * Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency with enterprise-wide architecture standards
 * Oversee project delivery, including design, build, and implementation phases
 * Provide L3 escalation support for regulatory reporting issues

Requirements

 * Extensive experience (8+ years) within sell-side capital markets technology
 * Strong hands-on expertise in regulatory reporting (MiFID Transaction Reporting preferred)
 * Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation or re-engineering programmes
 * Strong understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle, particularly within cash equities
 * Solid technical background including SQL, Python, Linux, and scripting
 * Experience working with reporting and data visualisation tools (e.g. Qlik, BI platforms)
 * Strong understanding of data models and data architecture principles


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