Regional Head of Strategy and Technology Transformation

• Exclusive senior mandate* - Seeking a seasoned Head of Strategy and Technology Transformation (Senior Director / Managing Director), to lead the execution of the organization’s IT strategy, Strategy Transformation, driving digital transformation.

Oversee and manage large-scale technology change initiatives, system modernization programs, and provides senior leadership across cross function teams. vendor management to enable business growth and digital innovation.

Responsibilities

IT Strategy Execution & Transformation - Driving execution of the firm's IT strategy, aligning transformation initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements.- Lead teams to deliver digital transformation and modernization of systems and processes.- Manage the IT Transformation Office portfolio, including prioritization of technology investments, resource allocation, and budget management.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance- Ensuring transformation initiatives comply with banking regulations, security standards, and risk management frameworks.- Establishing governance structures for IT change management and regulatory adherence.

Operational Excellence & IT Oversight- Oversee IT operations to ensure reliability, scalability, and security of technology infrastructure.

Strategic Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations to optimize value, performance, and risk mitigation.- Collaborate with business units to identify and deliver technology-driven improvements.- Engage with executive leadership to report on transformation progress, risks, outcomes, and strategic opportunities.

Requirements- Extensive consulting background experience across Financial Services.- Min. 18 years of experience in IT leadership roles within the banking or financial services industry.- Proven track record of driving global, regional, large-scale IT strategy transformation and digital modernization- Sound program management experience in system modernization programs, and large scale technology change initiatives.- Sound expertise in IT operations, enterprise architecture, and vendor management.- Proven stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership and ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

If you hold strategic leadership experience in consulting, driving digital transformation, leading strategy, large scale technology change program management, within financial services, do reach me at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R1657935

Only successful candidates will be notified.