Director of Technology / Technology Director / Digital Director / Digital Transformation Director - Financial Services / FinTech / Insurance / Wealth / Pensions - Essential
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Summary:
In an initial brief summary to provide context, this is a technically centric role, where you will be leading a team of Architecture specialists across Solution, Data, Platform specialists. This is a strategic role, where you will act as an advisor to their end clients at CxO / Senior level around Digital and Technology. We are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills, that can help their clients chose the right Digital & Technology solutions, how to implement them, driving the delivery of transformation and innovation. As you can imagine, there is a level of commercial acumen required for this as well. I must emphasise, culture fit for the business is absolutely critical for this position.
Overview of the role:
* Lead, develop, and support a team of 10-20 Technology specialists, predominantly in the Architecture domain fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
* Define and execute the strategic vision and annual roadmap for the Technology function, ensuring alignment with the broader business strategy.
* Own and manage the Digital Technology function’s performance, including financial targets, team utilisation, and operational efficiency.
* Contribute to the delivery of strategic technology initiatives for a diverse range of Financial Services clients, particularly through high-level technical input and stakeholder engagement.
* Collaborate across the business to shape and deliver impactful digital technology solutions, aligning with client needs and organisational priorities.
* Oversee the planning and delivery of Digital Technology projects, ensuring high standards of quality, timeliness, and cost control.
* Champion the development and refinement of digital methods, tools, and assets that can be reused across the business.
* Stay ahead of technology trends and translate relevant innovations into practical opportunities for the business and its clients.
* Act as a visible and credible ambassador for the Digital Technology function at events, in thought leadership, and across industry forums.
* Work closely with the Operations Director to ensure the right people are assigned to the right projects and resource needs are proactively managed.
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development initiatives to ensure the team continues to grow and evolve with business needs.
* Contribute actively to the company’s senior leadership team, playing a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and execute the strategic direction for the domain, shaping propositions and ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and C-suite executives.
* Identify and drive new business opportunities, contributing to sustained growth.
* Take full ownership of the Digital Technology function, including responsibility for financial performance (revenue, cost, and profitability).
* Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team, with full line management and professional development responsibilities.
* Lead the shaping, estimation, and winning of new initiatives and programmes of work.
* Oversee or lead the successful delivery of strategic projects, ensuring a consistent, structured approach to delivery.
* Manage key client stakeholders, resolve challenges, and uphold a strong reputation for quality and impact.
* Develop and publish thought leadership content to position the business as a trusted voice in the domain.
* Drive the creation and evolution of domain-specific frameworks, assets, and knowledge resources.
* Contribute actively to the broader leadership team, supporting the growth and strategic direction of the organisation, reporting directly to the CEO.
Experience and Skills Required:
* Deep technical expertise and enthusiasm in the Digital Technology domain, with a strong track record of delivering meaningful and impactful technology change. With a core focus on Software / Application / Technology Architecture and change.
* This will include modern architecture platforms such as Microservices, Event Driven, SOA, Headless, etc.
* Proven experience working with senior executives and stakeholders to shape and deliver impactful solutions.
* Strong network within the industry and a demonstrable history of successful business development.
* Extensive experience in building, managing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
* Commercially astute, with experience in scoping, pricing, and managing financials of projects or domain areas.
* Broad understanding of business transformation and technology change.
* Self-motivated and passionate about delivering value and making a measurable difference.
* Typically 10-20+ years of relevant experience, predominantly within the Financial Services sector