About the job
Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a forward-thinking global asset management firm and technology platform.
We oversee approximately USD 5.5 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of January 2026, specializing in Fintech strategies for pension funds and insurance companies across Europe and North America, alongside a mandate from the European Investment Fund (EIF).
Pioneering in the Fintech Lending space, we are dedicated to driving impactful solutions for the real economy.
Fasanara boasts one of the largest and most established Fintech Lending funds in Europe, actively investing in early-stage Fintech ventures through our venture capital initiatives. Our central role in the Fintech ecosystem allows us to discover and support groundbreaking businesses.
Our Culture
We strongly believe in a meritocratic environment, where individuals are rewarded based on their contributions and achievements. Our workplace is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work diligently, emphasize teamwork, and uphold the highest standards of excellence in all our endeavors. Our firm's success is rooted in exceptional talent, and we are focused on cultivating a team that reflects this.
The Role
This position offers the chance to take charge of and enhance the IT and cyber security framework of a dynamic, London-based hedge fund comprising 120 professionals. You will lead a small team while remaining hands-on with infrastructure, user support, and security measures.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will have immediate access to senior management.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining, enhancing, and evolving an established IT and security environment, ensuring it is robust, efficient, and in compliance with regulatory standards. You will have the opportunity to influence tool selection, vendor relationships, and priorities, all while further strengthening our IT and cyber security practices in line with the firm’s growth and technological advancements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily IT support operations, including end-user assistance, laptops/desktops, AV systems, networking, servers, SaaS, and market/trading systems connectivity.
- Design, implement, and maintain key cyber security controls such as endpoint protection, threat detection, email security, identity and access management, patching, logging/monitoring, and backups.
- Develop and uphold IT and security policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements for investment firms.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a two-person IT team, ensuring top-tier onsite support for all employees.
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents while leading incident management, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.
- Manage user provisioning, permissions, and joiner/mover/leaver processes to ensure adequate access control across systems.