Head of Technology & India Office
Caxton AssociatesBangalore, India21 days ago
Job descriptionLead, mentor, and develop a 10-person Technology and Quant team in Bangalore across multiple specialties - including software development, infrastructure, data, tradeflow, and quant engineering. Oversee delivery of technology initiatives and ensure alignment with global technology strategy. Manage local technology operations, ensuring systems run reliably, securely, and efficiently. Work closely with the CTO and Technology team managers to implement firm-wide initiatives. Ensure adherence to IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements. Support audits, risk assessments, and internal reviews. Act as Head of Office for India, responsible for overall site leadership, culture, and operational effectiveness. Build a High-Performance Organization – Attract, hire and retain top talent across operations, finance, compliance, legal, software development, quantitative research and risk analytics. Develop organisational structures and succession plans to scale the centre. The role includes “recruiting and building a high‑performing local team” and fostering a positive work culture. Compliance with Indian Labour Laws – Ensure full compliance with local labor regulations, including those related to wages, provident fund, ESI, and workplace safety. Maintain robust HR policies and documentation to support audits and inspections. Global Partnership – Serve as the primary point of contact between the India office and global leadership. Provide regular updates on operational performance, talent, and delivery milestones. Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and cross-office collaboration. Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A strong academic track record is expected. 15+ years of professional experience in technology roles, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity within financial services, investment management, or banking. Experience leading large-scale operations and technical teams is essential. Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure (Windows / Linux), networks, and cloud environments. Extensive experience with software and database development (C#, Python, SQL, relational databases). Exposure to quantitative or financial systems (trading platforms, risk systems, market data feeds). Deep understanding of capital markets, financial instruments; exposure to hedge‑fund operations and quantitative analytics is essential. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to build and lead new teams or offices, establishing culture and operational structure from the ground up. Experience with international or matrixed organizations, ideally within financial services. Ability to recruit, develop and inspire high‑performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation. Operates with the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
About Caxton Associates
Caxton Associates LLP is a global hedge fund headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Singapore, Monaco, and Dubai, founded in 1983. Our expertise spans multiple asset classes and geographies, supported by world-class infrastructure and a commitment to industry best practice. We currently have approximately 170 staff and are establishing a new office in Bangalore and as part of our continued growth.
About The role
We are seeking a Head of Technology & India Office to lead Caxton’s Bangalore operation. This is a dual leadership role that combines technical management of a multi-disciplinary technology team with strategic oversight of the India office’s operations, culture, and growth.
The successful candidate will :
- Serve as Caxton’s most senior representative in India, responsible for the leadership, wellbeing, and success of the office.
- Oversee all aspects of technology delivery, infrastructure, and support in the region.
- Be responsible for building and scaling the organization, driving operational excellence, and acting as a key liaison between the India office and Caxton's global teams
- Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Caxton culture and global values.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior technologist with strong leadership skills to build and shape a new strategic hub within a world-class investment firm.
Key Responsibilities :
Technology Leadership
Office Leadership and Operations
Requirements :
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