Head of IT

1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.

So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.

Location: We prioritise candidates who are based in Dubai then consider those working remotely in one of our European Hub Locations (UK, Spain or Germany).

As Head of IT, you will own and improve the company’s corporate IT environment so employees can work securely, efficiently, and with minimal friction. You will lead internal IT operations across service management, workplace technology, user access, equipment lifecycle, vendor management, and AI enablement for internal functions. Your role is to ensure core IT services are reliable, scalable, and well governed, while balancing user experience, security, innovation, and cost. You will work closely with People, Security, Finance, Legal, and department leads to support onboarding, offboarding, access control, procurement, and day-to-day IT operations across a global organization. You will also drive adoption of AI tools that improve productivity and workflows, while establishing clear guardrails for secure, compliant, and responsible use. This role is hands-on in execution, while also responsible for building structure, standards, and a long-term roadmap for the internal IT landscape.