Chief Information Officer
hace 5 días
City of London
Chief Information Officer / Head of Technology Overview Our client is a leading financial services institution specialising in banking, asset management and securities services. The business operates at scale across complex markets and requires a transformative technology leader to modernise platforms, enhance operational resilience, and advance digital client experience. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Head of Technology will lead all aspects of technology strategy, delivery, operations, cyber security, and data management. The role is responsible for aligning technology investment to business growth and long-term transformation initiatives across trust, custody, asset management, and banking services. This is a newly created role offering the individual a chance to define and shape the business' long term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Leadership • Define and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with corporate and regulatory priorities., • Lead enterprise-wide modernisation initiatives, including cloud adoption, digital workflow transformation, data platform enhancement, and legacy system remediation., • Oversee the development, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise platforms used for trust banking, custody operations, portfolio administration, real-estate services, and client reporting., • Establish robust delivery governance for technology programmes, ensuring prioritisation, transparency, and on-time delivery., • Ensure highly resilient, secure, and scalable core infrastructure, networks, and applications., • Lead resilience, disaster-recovery, and business-continuity planning across domestic and global operations., • Own the cyber security strategy and cyber-control framework in line with regulatory standards for the financial sector., • Oversee the management of cyber threats, identity access management, data protection, and vendor/third-party risk., • Advance enterprise data strategy, including data governance, metadata management, data quality, and analytics capabilities., • Support business growth by enabling accurate reporting, regulatory submissions, and client-facing data services., • Lead and develop a diverse global technology organisation spanning engineering, operations, architecture, security, and programme delivery., • Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement., • Manage technology budgets, cost optimisation initiatives, and the value realisation of major investments. Required Experience • Executive-level leadership in a financial institution, preferably in areas such as investment banking, asset management or custody., • Proven track record delivering large-scale technology transformation—cloud, data platforms, application modernisation, and infrastructure uplift., • Deep understanding of technology risk, regulatory expectations, and operational-resilience standards within financial services., • Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary global technology teams and vendor ecosystems., • Strong background in modern engineering practices, automation, and service-management frameworks., • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior business leaders and regulators. Skills & Attributes • Strategic thinker able to balance long-term transformation with near-term operational demands., • Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technology into business-relevant outcomes., • Decisive leader with excellent judgement, integrity, and stakeholder-management capabilities., • Highly resilient, pragmatic, and able to operate effectively in a regulated and risk-sensitive environment., • Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and technology-enabled client experience.