Senior Manager/ AVP – IT Infrastructure & Trading Technology

Abans Financial Services Ltd. is a listed, diversified financial services company offering a comprehensive suite of solutions across broking, commodity trading, asset management, financing, and investment advisory. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates with a strong presence in both Indian and global markets, serving institutional, corporate, and retail clients. As part of the larger Abans Group, the company continues to expand its footprint by delivering integrated financial services and building robust technology platforms to support its growing client base.

We are looking for an experienced IT Manager with expertise in IT infrastructure, trading technology, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance within the stockbroking industry. The candidate should have hands-on experience with hybrid infrastructure, exchange connectivity, CTCL trading applications, vendor licensing, and applicable SEBI and exchange regulations.

The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, and resilience of IT infrastructure and trading systems while supporting business operations and regulatory requirements.

•    Manage on-premise and cloud infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and virtualisation.

•    Ensure system availability, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and timely issue resolution.

•    Manage backups, Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and periodic DR drills.

•    Oversee IT asset management, software licensing, upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance.

•    Manage trading infrastructure like leased line connections, servers, licenses, etc for NSE, BSE, MCX, NCDEX, and other applicable exchanges and segments.

•    Manage and coordinate with CTCL vendors such as Greeksoft, Resolute, ODIN, XTS, or similar trading platforms for software licences, vendor agreements, renewals, terminal registrations, and exchange-related approvals.

•    Oversee configuration of CTCL/NNF IDs, terminal IDs, Location IDs, user IDs, and IP mapping, as applicable.

•    Coordinate trading application installations, upgrades, testing, mock trading sessions, and exchange-mandated changes.

•    Ensure integration and smooth functioning of trading applications, RMS, back-office systems, and market data feeds.

•    Monitor trading-system performance and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues.

•    Manage leased lines, dedicated connectivity, internet links, VPNs, and network infrastructure for exchange connectivity.

•    Handle IP whitelisting, firewall rules, routing, terminal mapping, and connectivity activation with exchanges and vendors.

•    Ensure network redundancy, backup connectivity, failover, and business continuity.

•    Monitor network performance, latency, and connectivity issues affecting trading operations.

•    Manage firewalls, VPNs, antivirus, endpoint protection, and network security systems.

•    Coordinate SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and patch management.

•    Implement cybersecurity controls, access management, and security policies in line with regulatory requirements.

•    Ensure timely resolution and documentation of security incidents and vulnerabilities.

•    Ensure compliance with applicable SEBI, exchange, and other regulatory requirements relating to IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and trading systems.

•    Coordinate exchange inspections, IT and cybersecurity audits, and closure of audit observations.

•    Maintain IT policies, SOPs, infrastructure documentation, access records, and compliance reports.

•    Oversee DR/BCP compliance, technology risk management, and required regulatory reporting.

•    Manage CTCL, RMS, back-office, network, cloud, and cybersecurity vendors.

•    Monitor vendor performance, support escalations, licence renewals, and service delivery.

•    Lead the IT team, allocate responsibilities, and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.

•    Coordinate with Operations, Compliance, Risk, and other departments to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

•    Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

•    Strong experience in IT infrastructure, networking, servers, virtualisation, and cloud environments.

•    Prior experience in stockbroking, capital markets, or financial services IT.

•    Good understanding of CTCL trading applications and vendor licensing, including Greeksoft, Resolute, ODIN, XTS, or equivalent platforms.

•    Experience managing & coordinating third party vendors and Endpoint Security solutions (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, Symantec, McAfee, SentinelOne, etc.).

•    Experience working with SOC operations, SIEM platforms, security monitoring, incident response, and threat management.

•    Strong understanding of Cybersecurity frameworks, Zero Trust Architecture, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, and Security Best Practices.

•    Familiarity with RMS, back-office systems, market data feeds, and trading application integration.

•    Knowledge of firewalls, endpoint security, SOC operations, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity controls.

•    Understanding of SEBI and exchange IT, cybersecurity, DR, and BCP requirements.

•    Experience in exchange audits, IT compliance documentation, vendor management, and incident resolution.

•    Minimum 5+ years of team management/leadership experience.

•    Prior experience in Trading, Broking, Capital Markets, Financial Services, or BFSI organisations is highly preferred.

•    Experience supporting multiple exchanges and trading segments in a stockbroking environment.

•    Hands-on involvement in CTCL implementations, exchange mock tests, system upgrades, and connectivity troubleshooting.

•    Familiarity with trading operations, RMS, clearing, depository, and back-office technology.