Director - Banking Technology

This job is with EBRD, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Requisition ID37226Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionInformation Technology Full TimeContract TypeFixed TermContract Length4 yearsPosting End Date13/12/2026 The length of the fixed term contract is 4 years, which may be extended for up to another 4 years, up to a maximum of 8 years. Purpose of Job The Director, Banking, Finance and HR Technology is a key leadership role and is accountable for the technology implementation, operation and support within their defined business supporting capabilities including oversight of any outsourced provision including the solution architecture steer, IT Risk, and cyber security oversight of the allocated portfolio. The Director, Banking, Finance and HR Technology is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of their capability areas, ensuring adherence to the principles of autonomy, self-management, a product led mind set, iterative delivery, adequate resourcing, and high technical standards and always operating within the practices and procedures of the department. This individual will have outstanding hands-on technology leadership and communication skills, a desire to help others learn and develop a calm and pragmatic manner, excellent vendor management skill, plus a superior, user-oriented approach to process and operations. The role is also responsible for both implementation and operational processes to ensure quality, efficiency and agility goals are achieved. This role is a member of the Technology leadership team. This role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensures its alignment with the enterprise's business strategy and objectives. Background This role is a part of the Technology leadership team of the Bank and is influential both within the Department and wider. The role maintains their relevant Capabilities in as robust, efficient, and compliant way as possible, leads the development and deployment of new technologies, services, and operations in their capabilities, represents IT on major projects and initiatives. This role also oversees and steers the capability budget the Capability budget and seeks savings where appropriate Accountabilities quantify business outcomes (i.e. Objective and key results or other key performance indicators) and resource budgets (financial and headcount); and ensure integration of key activities or projects across the organization. Corporate Representation Represent the organization in external relations with Board, the vendors on behalf of a Technology function or a local Hub on behalf of MD IT Technology Strategy and Corporate Alignment Together with Technology Leadership Team, co-Lead in the development of technology strategy, providing functional leadership and challenge to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights to support the strategy formation process. Leads the development of the assigned part of the IT blueprint reporting to the MD IT and ensures its integration with the overall IT and enterprise strategic plans. Ensures that their Capability areas align to the organizations and department’s vision and strategy. Uses communication, measurement, evidence, and feedback to ensure that the IT organization fosters a business-oriented culture and mindset driven by a desire to learn and improve across Head Office and the ROs. Transformation Facilitate the creation of the digital strategy in the assigned portfolio, working with both internal and external stakeholders to build and communicate the strategic importance of digital and transformation and support to drive organizational transformation in the technology functions scope Technology Oversight Leverages influencing and negotiation skills across IT and the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology solutions in achievement of business goals aligned to the Target Architecture while minimizing deviations. Maintains currency on new technologies and platforms and provides advice and direction on what emerging technologies should be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within their Capabilities. Provides strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation, and support of IT systems that fulfil the needs of the business, including the full life cycle of technical architecture, infrastructure engineering, infrastructure operations and IT service support. Execution Excellence Lead execution of transformation roadmap, establishing and managing programs, and projects, resource allocation, KPIs, and governance activities effectively, efficiently and in line with portfolio roadmap. Works with the IT senior leadership team, Chief Architect, CIO Office, Transformation Office and Product Owners to prioritize allocation of resources to different priorities within the owned portfolio and if needed to the overall portfolio. Leading Change Take responsibility for developing and delivering change management plans within the allocated technology portfolio and achieving outcomes that support the organization's overall strategy. Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization Contribute significantly to strategic direction for enterprise architecture, championing an enterprise architecture that is scalable, adaptable, and synchronized with ever-changing business needs and the complexity of digital transformation. Drive alignment and governance across the various domains to align to the target architecture and enable oversight of solution architecture with direct accountability of solution level designs within the scope of the function. Infrastructure and Network Development and Maintenance Set the global strategic direction for infrastructure and network resources, ensuring it meets long-term business needs and implementation in line with the Target Architecture under the scope of the Technology Function when the allocated portfolio has ownership of these technologies. Stakeholder Relationship Management Lead the development of partnering relationships with stakeholders throughout the global organization, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and ensuring that internal clients have access to high-quality advice and guidance to support in delivering business strategy and plans for partners in scope of the portfolio. Leadership and Direction Communicate the organization's mission, vision and values, and its strategy and broad action plan for delivering these within a Technology function; inspire a diverse global workforce to commit to these and executing appropriate actions to achieve the organization's business goals. Operational Compliance Lead the implementation of the organization's policies and procedures within a Technology function to minimize business risk and protect the organization's reputation. Create a business culture that places value on the principles that underlie the creation of voluntary codes of practice, and on adherence to these to mitigate the Technology and Cyber risk. Workforce Strategy and Execution Execute the defined Technology blueprint within the scope of influence in line with the detailed design of the organization, to enable the achievement of the organization's mission and business objectives. Directs the execution of sourcing strategy and provides executive oversight for relevant strategic vendor and partner relationship management in addition to the internal roles. Performance Management Lead the development of policies, procedures, and related guidelines within the allocated portfolio, ensuring coherence across national boundaries and integration with the broader international corporate policy framework. Cyber Security Understands the principles of cyber security. Has a comprehensive level of experience in the application of cyber security policies (technical standards and procedures) to the organization. Knows when to seek advice from the organization’s cyber security experts. Maintains a focus on the security, integrity and quality of their Capabilities and ensures that delivery and implementation is balanced with the risks we face and the risk appetite of the Bank. This will involve the application and maintenance of suitable controls and the support relevant audit activities. IT Implementation and integration Leads the implementation, configuration and optimization of IT systems and services, while ensuring smooth integration with IT/cloud infrastructure. Coaching and Talent Development Motivating all employees within the allocated portfolio to learn, grow and develop so that they can obtain the knowledge and experience they need to help the organization reach its goals. Provides leadership, coaching and direction to the Capability teams and IT staff, maintaining high levels of engagement and morale amongst their teams reflected through engagement scores in line with targets. Forecasts future skill needs to acquire and develop a workforce / vendor mix with the appropriate level of business knowledge, technical skills and competencies that balance between growing the agility required to achieve digital business objectives and ensuring the core IT functions are reliable, stable and efficient. Culture Development Making sure the workforce within the allocated portfolio develops and maintains the culture, values and design it needs to reach its objectives while managing structural change. Knowledge, Skills, Experience that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).