Head of Information Technology

We are looking for a forward-thinking IT Director to lead a modern, proactive technology function within a growing financial services organisation. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation, strengthen cyber resilience, and deliver scalable digital capabilities that support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute a business-aligned, innovation-focused technology strategy.
• Lead a proactive IT organisation that enhances efficiency, data-driven insights, and digital enablement.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, and technology roadmaps.
• Oversee secure, high-performing infrastructure, cloud platforms, and end-user technology.
• Drive automation, system resilience, and modern workplace tools.
• Maintain DR, BCP, and high availability across regional offices.
• Own the organisation's cybersecurity program (monitoring, threat detection, incident response, governance).
• Lead the data science and analytics team to support data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee data platforms, dashboards, AI/ML use cases, and workflow automation.
• Guide the technology enablement team to introduce new tools and improve processes.
• Ensure smooth operation of key enterprise platforms, collaboration tools, and workflow systems.
• Provide technology insights for business units and support transformation initiatives where needed.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to anticipate and proactively meet technology needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of IT leadership experience, ideally in financial services or technology-driven organisations.
• Hands-on technical depth combined with strategic planning and governance expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor oversight skills.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to translate innovation into business value.
• Strong people leadership with experience leading data science, engineering, or digital transformation teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior executives.
• Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and risk management skills.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, cloud certifications, or data-related certifications are advantageous.

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