Creation Recruitment
Head of Data Technology
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Head of Data Technology
Financial Services
London - Hybrid
Salary £200,000 base plus bonus and generous benefits
We're looking for an exceptional technology leader to define and deliver the next generation of data capabilities across a complex, highly regulated organisation.
What you'll be responsible for
As Head of Data Technology, you'll own the technology strategy and delivery roadmap for enterprise data capabilities, leading the design, evolution and operation of critical data platforms that support both strategic business priorities and regulatory obligations.
- Provide leadership across the full technology lifecycle, from long-term architecture and investment planning through to engineering excellence, operational performance and service reliability.
- A key focus of the role will be driving the modernisation and simplification of the data estate, accelerating the adoption of strategic platforms while retiring legacy technologies.
- Champion reusable, scalable technology capabilities that can be leveraged across multiple business domains, reducing complexity and enabling faster delivery.
- Responsible for building and leading high-performing engineering teams, creating an environment where technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement are embedded into the culture.
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- A proven track record of defining and delivering enterprise data technology strategy.
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering and technology teams.
- Deep expertise across modern data platforms, cloud technologies and enterprise architecture.
- Strong commercial and financial leadership, including ownership of significant technology budgets and investment planning.
- Experience modernising legacy technology estates and driving large-scale transformation programmes.
- The ability to influence and build credibility with executive stakeholders across business, technology and data functions.
- A passion for engineering excellence, simplification and building scalable technology capabilities.
- A collaborative leadership style, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and creating cultures of continuous improvement.
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