Chief Technology Officer | Chief Information Officer | Chief Digital Officer
We are partnering with a financial services organisation, backed by private equity, that is embarking on a bold transformation journey. The leading UK financial services organisation is seeking a transformational Chief Technology Officer (CTO
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to drive innovation, scale digital capabilities, and deliver board level impact.
The CTO will play a pivotal role in reshaping the organisation's technology and product landscape. This is a boardroom peer, not just a functional leader.
The mandate:
* Define and deliver a technology strategy aligned to growth and customer innovation.
* Lead a technology organisation of 100+ engineers, product teams, and data specialists.
* Oversee a multi-million transformation portfolio spanning core platform renewal, cloud adoption, and automation.
* Drive innovation in customer experience through data, AI, and API ecosystems.
* Partner with the CEO, CFO, and board to shape the business for long term value creation.
* Drive measurable outcomes in revenue growth, cost optimisation, and operational excellence.
The CTO:
* Proven track record as a technology leader in financial services, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries.
* Proven delivery of large-scale transformation, core platforms, cloud, digital channels, and data/AI.
* Ability to influence and inspire at board level, and to communicate technology strategy in commercial outcomes.
* Enterprise mindset with the credibility to act as both operator and strategist.
Deliverables:
* Delivery of a modernised, secure, and scalable technology estate.
* Measurable efficiency and revenue gains through technology innovation.
* Clear positioning as a board ready technology leader with market credibility.