Head of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Belfast

fscom is a leading consulting firm providing governance, risk, and compliance solutions to the asset management, capital markets, digital assets and payments industries across the UK and Europe. Over fifteen years, we have built a reputation as the premier compliance consulting firm to financial services. Following our strategic partnership with Bridgepoint in 2022, we are on an accelerated growth trajectory, scaling our consulting capabilities, expanding service lines, and investing in technology-enabled delivery. fscom Compliance Maturity Specialists™ help financial services firms achieve clarity, control and confidence. As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes both our clients’ businesses and the way compliance work is delivered, we are creating the role of Head of Technology and AI to lead this agenda. THE OPPORTUNITY The Head of Technology and AI will be responsible for setting and delivering fscom’s technology and AI strategy. The role will focus on leading the technology function, setting the long-term technical vision and ensuring that technology decisions and platforms support scale, security, and sustainable growth. The role has three aims: setting, leading and embedding the firm's technology vision overseeing the build of AI tools and products that meet client needs and create value ensuring AI is responsibly embedded across our own advisory services. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role. You will shape how fscom uses technology and AI internally, transform its client product offering, create products and tools that set the benchmark for compliance adoption and adherence. You work closely with leaders, IT and our AI committee. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for enabling fscom’s transition from technology‑enabled consulting to selective, scalable data and product led propositions. This includes accountability for the technical foundations, data architecture, and governance required to support products for fscom’s growing client base enabling the firm’s growth through innovation and automation. RESPONSIBILITIES Define and deliver a technology and AI strategy aligned to fscom’s strategy, client needs and growth ambitions Identify emerging technologies and market trends that enhance consulting propositions. Drive innovation and support the development of new and existing technology‑enabled services. 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. 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. 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