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Director - Head of Strategy and Architecture
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 130,000 - 150,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Director, Head of Strategy & Architecture – (Digital)
Overview
Join a leading global investment bank as Director, Head of Strategy & Architecture – (Digital) Based in London, this is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the strategic technology direction across a global financial services organisation.
This is a high-impact, visionary position where you’ll lead the transformation of digital engineering, infrastructure, and service management at scale. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and enterprise architecture, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Role and Responsibilities
Define and lead the technology strategy and digital transformation agenda across Digital teams
Develop and implement global architecture roadmaps to modernise the bank’s technology ecosystem
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including C-suite and Board members, to ensure technology initiatives align with business objectives
Lead and mentor a team of Strategy Leads and Architects, driving innovation, performance, and continuous improvement
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to create competitive advantage and future-proof the organisation’s digital capabilities
Skills and Experience
10+ years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and IT transformation within large, global organisations
Proven leadership in digital transformation, particularly across infrastructure, platforms, and service management domains
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a history of influencing executive leadership and delivering strategic outcomes
In-depth knowledge of financial services technologies, including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), networks, digital workplace solutions, data platforms, AI and Generative AI
Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe, ITIL Strategic Leader, and cloud provider accreditations
Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
Package
Circa £150K base
Excellent Bonus & Bens
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