Head, Technology

JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

Visionary and strategic-minded Technology leader. Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leadership role will be responsible for setting the technology strategy, driving innovation, and overseeing the development, management and scaling of our customer-facing products and cloud platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Strategy

1. Develop and communicate a clear technology vision and strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
2. Identify emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technology initiatives support business growth and scalability.

Product Development

1. Lead and mentor software engineering teams in the design, development, and deployment of customer-facing products and solutions.
2. Drive the product development lifecycle, from ideation and planning to execution and delivery, ensuring high-quality, user-centric outcomes.
3. Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the technology organization.

Platform Management

1. Oversee the architecture, deployment, and optimization of our cloud platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
2. Develop and implement best practices for cloud infrastructure management, cost optimization, and performance monitoring.
3. Stay abreast of industry standards and regulations related to cloud computing and data privacy, ensuring compliance across all platforms.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 6-12 years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a track record of delivering successful technology solutions.
3. Deep understanding of software engineering principles, cloud computing technologies, and platform architecture.
4. Experience in investment banking, retail banking, transaction banking, or financial technology is a plus.
5. Able to program as required to resolve system issues.