CTO - Financial Services

Chief Technology Officer – Drive Innovation in Financial Services Technology

Are you ready to lead a dynamic and thriving financial services software company into its next chapter of success? Do you have the vision, leadership, and expertise to deliver solutions that drive growth and redefine the future of lending and savings products?

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking software business, is on an ambitious journey to achieve bold new goals for 2025 and beyond. They are looking for a commercially minded CTO to take ownership of their technology strategy and product roadmap, ensuring innovation aligns with business impact.

This is your opportunity to join an entrepreneurial senior leadership team, shaping the future of a high-performing organisation while empowering teams and delivering exceptional value to clients in the financial services sector.

Why This Role is Exceptional

1. Strategic Impact: Lead the technology direction of a respected software business, influencing board-level decisions and private equity investor relationships.
2. Innovative Product Evolution: Drive the evolution of financial services technology, balancing innovation with commercial ROI to deliver transformative client solutions.
3. Empowered Leadership: Inspire and guide software development and product teams to excel, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
4. Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid work model that supports professional and personal balance, with Midlands-based headquarters and the flexibility to meet client needs.

About You

We are seeking an exceptional leader with:

1. Industry Expertise: A strong background in financial services technology, particularly in lending or savings products, with the credibility to connect with stakeholders across the sector.
2. Proven Leadership: Significant experience managing and inspiring software development and product management teams, delivering results through strategic vision and decisive execution.
3. Board-Level Impact: Experience reporting to boards and private equity investors, or to senior executives (e.g., CTO/CIO) in large financial institutions.
4. Client-Centric Thinking: A deep understanding of financial services clients and their evolving technology needs.

What You’ll Bring

1. A track record of delivering technology strategies that balance innovation with commercial success.
2. A passion for driving success and building teams that thrive on tackling challenges with creativity and purpose.
3. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
4. A hands-on approach to leadership, inspiring teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The Rewards

1. Competitive Package: Attractive salary with a long-term incentive plan (LTIP).
2. Comprehensive Benefits:
3. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with additional holiday purchase scheme).
4. Health insurance and private medical cover (for you and your partner).
5. Life assurance (4x salary) and 7% employer pension contribution.
6. Opportunities for Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation with a clear strategy for long-term success.

Be Part of Something Bigger

This is more than a CTO role; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of financial services technology. You’ll play a key role in transforming how this industry delivers value, taking ownership of a roadmap that will leave a lasting impact.

Applications are open now, with shortlisting in January 2025 and interviews scheduled shortly after.

Take the next step in your career—apply today and become the driving force behind this software house’s ambitious future.