Head of Platform
London
Hybrid Working
We’re partnering with a technology-led organisation to hire a Head of Platforms to own the strategy and evolution of a suite of business-critical platforms.
This role leads the design, development and long-term direction of core financial systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable and built to support growth in a regulated environment.
What you’ll be doing
* Own the end-to-end strategy for core financial platforms
* Lead platform architecture and technical direction
* Partner with product, engineering and governance teams to deliver robust solutions
* Ensure platforms meet security, reliability and regulatory expectations
* Drive platform improvement, modernisation and operational excellence
What we’re looking for
* Senior experience owning or leading financial or transaction-heavy platforms
* Strong understanding of core fintech-style capabilities (e.g. ledgers, accounts, onboarding, payments or event-driven systems)
* Background in platform architecture and scalable system design
* Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern delivery practices
* Comfortable operating in regulated or high-assurance environments
Why apply
* High-impact leadership role
* Ownership of mission-critical platforms
* Opportunity to shape long-term technical strategy