Data, Benchmarking & Product Enablement

• Own the technology and data architecture of fscom’s proprietary risk assessment and benchmarking propositions, ensuring scalability, security, and regulatory credibility.
• Partner with product owners, practice leads, and external advisors to translate regulatory and market requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Ensure benchmarking outputs are defensible, repeatable, and auditable, suitable for use by client base inclusive of fin techs, banks, regulators, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Oversee the evolution of MVP solutions into enterprise‑grade platforms, including validation of data models, scoring logic, and aggregation methods.
• Support the positioning of fscom data assets as industry standard reference points, while maintaining appropriate governance and controls.

Platform, Architecture & Engineering Excellence

• Build a secure, scalable, and modern technology architecture.
• Lead engineering, product development, and technology operations.
• Establish standards for engineering excellence, DevOps, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive automation and process optimisation to improve delivery efficiency and margin.
• Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value.

Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

• Lead the responsible adoption of technology and AI across the fscom, balancing opportunity with risk.
• Lead the cybersecurity strategy and governance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
• Ensure all AI use, internal and client-facing, is lawful, ethical, and well-controlled.
• Maintain clear records and oversight to demonstrate responsible AI use.

Leadership & Organisational Development

• Establish clear accountability and performance discipline.
• Alongside the Head of People, enable a culture of innovation and learning, to ensure employees are well disciplined and trained on the maximisation of technology for business efficiency.
• Act as the internal authority on AI, advising the board and Exco on emerging risks and market developments.

Collaboration & Integration

• Promote a one company culture where AI, technology, and consulting work seamlessly together.
• Collaborate with practice leads to embed technology‑enabled benchmarking into BAU audit and advisory delivery.
• Support senior stakeholders in articulating fscom’s AI and data capabilities to clients, banks, and regulators.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

We are looking for a leader who combines deep technical understanding with sound judgement on risk and regulation. You will be comfortable building solutions and shaping strategy in equal measure.

Experience and Background

• Proven track record as a CTO, Head of AI, or equivalent senior technology leader
• Strong experience leading technology, AI, data science, or machine learning initiatives, ideally within financial services or a regulated sector
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, cybersecurity, data management, and modern engineering practices.
• Practical knowledge of AI governance, model risk, and the regulatory issues that affect AI adoption
• A track record of delivering AI tools or products that create measurable value
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Sound judgement, integrity, and a measured, evidence-based approach
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including Board level engagement

Leadership Qualities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action
• Decisive, objective, and able to operate effectively under uncertainty
• Strong communicator who can influence, inspire, and build trust
• Culture builder who champions collaboration, inclusion, and high performance
• Resilient leader who thrives in a scaling, fast‑moving environment

Mindset & Approach

• Commercially astute, with a focus on value creation
• Innovative, curious, and committed to continuous improvement
• Able to establish authority, accountability, and performance discipline

fscom reserves the right to expand the criteria for this role dependent upon the number of applications received.

WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE ROLE?

• High‑growth environment: We are scaling rapidly, creating opportunities for impact and innovation.
• Strategic influence: This role will shape the future of the business and its technology‑enabled propositions.
• Collaborative culture: fscom is known for its supportive, expert‑led, and values‑driven environment.
• Market reputation: fscom is highly respected in financial services, providing a strong platform for innovation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to Diversity & Inclusion and being a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for all and currently hold the Silver standard in Diversity Mark and the GPTW accreditation.

This role can be carried out on a hybrid basis from our London or Belfast offices.