IT Specialist - FinTech Digital Investment Platform

Full Time Opportunity - IT Specialist - FinTech Digital Investment PlatformUp to $90K Base + BonusesToronto, CanadaOur client, a global fintech digital investment platform, is looking for a candidate with a strong technical foundation, proven leadership skills, and a keen understanding of the financial services sector.What You'll Do: The ImpactAs IT Specialist, you won't just be maintaining systems—you'll be strategically building and securing the infrastructure that powers our brokerage platform. You will:Design, implement, and manage corporate IT infrastructure.Take ownership of IT security and compliance protocols (e.g., regulatory requirements specific to FinTech in Canada), ensuring our environment is robust and meets all industry standards.Drive IT strategy and budget planning, ensuring our technology scales efficiently with the company's rapid growth.Oversee vendor management and IT software and services.Ensure high availability and reliability of all critical IT services through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.What You'll Bring: Your Expertise6+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or IT management.Proven knowledge of IT security best practices and regulatory compliance, ideally within the FinTech, banking, or brokerage industry.Strong practical experience with modern network architecture, Windows/Linux environments, and SaaS platform management.Excellent communication skills in both English & Mandarin (to liaise with English & Mandarin speaking teammates/counterparts) with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.