Head of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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, Dev Ops, 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 & 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.
• 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
• 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.

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