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CTO / Head of Technology / IT Director - Financial Services

London

CTO / Head of Technology / IT Director - Financial Services

  1. Permanent
£90,000 - £120,000 per annum
ITD-FS/2912

London

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Outstanding & Exciting Opportunity - CTO / IT Director / Head of Technology - Specialist player within Financial Services, in established phase of growth has received significant funding with key objective to accelerate growth to become market leader ● The CTO / IT Director / Head of Technology will perform a leading & pivotal role in shaping & implementing the technology landscape, working closely with the board & specialist service providers to pull together technology, high-level reporting & data analytics, driving efficiencies & putting in place tight controls ● This is an outstanding, empowering opportunity for a versatile technology leader to add value & make a difference, where you will define & shape the IT landscape & roadmap to align with the business strategy & accelerate growth

Key Aspects of role for CTO - IT Director - Head of Technology

  • Extensive experience as CTO, IT Director, Head of Technology, Head of Information Systems, Technology Lead, or similar, in a hands-on capacity with technical capability
  • Leading service providers - Leading, managing & collaborating with range of specialist service providers to provide BAU/infrastructure services; high-level reporting; data analytics; security & controls
  • Technical capability - Willingness & capability to lead, direct, collaborate & challenge vital specialist service providers
  • Reporting & data analytics - Experience of providing high-level reporting, dashboards & data analytics in regulated financial environment, together with actuarial analysis & trends
  • Acumen - Commercial, tactical, technical & strategic awareness, with ability to engage & build strong, effective relationships
  • Hands-on - Understands & welcomes expectation & challenge that come with working in SME company & small close-knit team, where without exception, everyone pulls together, rolls-up sleeves with all hands on pump.
  • Soft skills - Versatility, adaptability, engagement, collaboration, effective communication skills, delivery-focused

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