To see more Chinese jobs please follow us onWeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchinaRef: 23260The Skills You''ll Need: Fluent in Mandarin, Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership.Your New Salary: Up to £100k, depending on experienceOffice basedPermStart: ASAPDeputy Head of IT - What You''ll be Doing:Support the Head of IT in designing, implementing and maintaining the firm''s IT strategy.Assist in developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures and architectural frameworks in line with group standards, regulatory requirements and best practices.Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, support, applications and cybersecurity to ensure system stability and service continuity.Act as deputy for cybersecurity monitoring, threat management, incident response and improvement of protective controls.Assist with IT budgeting, cost control, vendor management and procurement to ensure effective financial governance.Maintain strong collaboration with group IT, supporting policy alignment, reporting and joint initiatives.Work closely with business units to identify technology needs, propose IT solutions and support implementation.Assist in maintaining and testing Business Continuity Plans and disaster recovery arrangements; participate in the Business Continuity Committee.Support implementation of approved systems and controls in compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and group policies.Monitor team workload, task allocation and performance