Director of Infrastructure Portfolio

Director of Infrastructure Portfolio – £160K + 20% Bonus & Excellent Benefits – Hybrid / London

Overview:

A Tier 1 Investment Bank is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to oversee its Infrastructure Portfolio and drive enterprise-wide technology transformation. This high-impact role involves managing a portfolio of complex programmes, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, playing a key role in shaping the bank’s long-term infrastructure strategy while promoting innovation, efficiency, and best-in-class programme execution.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of EMEA-wide Infrastructure and digital change initiatives.
• Own the end-to-end delivery portfolio, including project governance, resource planning, and benefits realisation.
• Oversee risk, budget, and stakeholder alignment across business and technology teams.
• Provide accurate portfolio reporting to senior committees and executive stakeholders.
• Line manage a delivery team and engage third-party vendors and consultants.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in programme/portfolio management within investment banking environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, financial control, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks and enterprise-scale technology environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

What’s on Offer?:

• £160,00 basic salary
• 20% bonus
• Hybrid – 3 days per week in London
• Private medical
• Excellent pension
• Additional excellent lifestyle, wealth and wellbeing benefits