Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit an Interim CTO on a 6-12 month contract basis.
Role
Technology, Data & IT Operations
1. The Interim CTO will be accountable for the performance, security and reliability of all technology, data and IT services.
2. Owns operational risk, resilience, incident management and disaster recovery, ensuring robust and continuously improving controls.
3. Oversees infrastructure, cloud and third-party services to ensure resilience, recoverability and cost efficiency.
4. Acts as senior lead during major technology incidents.
Technology Strategy & Architecture
5. Translates business strategy into a clear, prioritised technology roadmap with senior stakeholders.
6. Owns execution of technology change, ensuring delivery is controlled and aligned to capacity and risk.
7. Guides architecture and platform decisions, balancing innovation with operational stability.
Leadership
8. The Interim CTO leads Development, Data and IT Operations as a single, aligned function.
9. Builds capability, sets clear accountability and develops future leaders.
10. Ensures strong collaboration across key business areas.
Delivery & Prioritisation
11. Partners with senior leadership to balance resilience, capacity and strategic delivery.
12. Supports clear prioritisation, trade-offs and transparent reporting of progress and risks.
Operational Resilience (BAU)
13. Ensures stable, reliable "business-as-usual" services with strong governance and monitoring.
14. Balances change and operational demand while reducing technical debt and improving standards.
Profile
15. The Interim CTO will have technical Mastery - sufficient knowledge and experience in the key areas of technology, data and IT operations to credibly lead the team and the firm forward.
16. Leadership & Collaboration - leads through influence, clarity and trust; works effectively across senior peers.
17. Delivery & Execution - gets things done in complex environments; balances pace with quality and resilience.
18. Communication & Stakeholder Management - explains, listens, aligns and builds shared understanding.
19. Operational & Risk Awareness - understands the realities of regulated operations and operational resilience.
20. Adaptability & Continuous Improvement - responds constructively to change; encourages learning and evolution.
21. Client & Service Orientation - keeps client outcomes and adviser experience at the heart of technology decisions.
Company
22. Market leading financial services organisation
23. global organisation with offices in London
24. On-site required
Salary & Benefits
The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.
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