Interim Chief Technology Officer – Digital Bank
We are seeking an experienced
Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
to lead the technology function of a fast-scaling digital bank through a critical phase of transformation and delivery.
The Role
As Interim CTO, you will take full ownership of the bank's technology strategy, architecture, and execution. You will provide leadership across engineering, product, and infrastructure, ensuring that the bank's platforms are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory standards. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and direct operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and deliver the bank's technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
* Lead the engineering teams to execute on mission-critical initiatives, including digital banking platforms, payments, and customer-facing applications.
* Strengthen governance, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management across the technology environment.
* Drive vendor and partner management, ensuring cost-effective, scalable solutions.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board, bringing deep technical and financial services insight.
* Lead and mentor high-performing technology teams through a fast-paced change environment.
Candidate Profile
* Proven track record as a CTO, CIO, or senior technology leader within a
digital bank, challenger bank, or fintech environment
.
* Strong expertise in core banking platforms, digital channels, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
* Experience working in regulated financial services, with a clear understanding of compliance, data protection, and operational resilience.
* Hands-on leader, equally comfortable at strategic and delivery levels.
* Immediate availability for an interim/fixed-term engagement.
Contract Details
* Interim assignment
(initial 6–9 months, with potential extension).
* Flexible working arrangements, with the expectation of regular time onsite in London.