At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a high-performing infrastructure team while driving innovation in financial services.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation focused on modernising technology.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of infrastructure transformation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in IT infrastructure leadership and expertise in Azure cloud environments.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are proud to partner with a leading financial services organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure, who will oversee the running and support of all infrastructure environments, spanning on‑premise and Azure cloud. You’ll define and deliver the infrastructure strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading and developing a high‑performing infrastructure team across engineering, network, and Microsoft technologies
- Owning the delivery of infrastructure services, including finance, risk, audit, operations, and lifecycle management
- Embedding risk management and continuous improvement across all services
- Supporting programme management teams in delivering change initiatives
- Driving adoption of emerging technologies and promoting innovation across the business
- Ensuring infrastructure services are designed to be scalable, resilient, and efficient by default
- Managing vendor relationships and third‑party suppliers with clear performance measures
- Acting as part of the wider technology leadership team, contributing to strategy and people development
Candidate requirements:
- Proven experience as a Head of Infrastructure (3 years +) within financial services
- Minimum 5 years in financial services with strong people leadership skills
- Expertise in Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on‑prem infrastructure
- Experience delivering change across networks, servers, OS (Windows/Linux), databases, firewalls, and app delivery
- Background in implementing automated monitoring and response environments
- Strong knowledge of security change programmes (PAM, zero trust, perimeter controls, IPS, XDR)
- Ability to manage complex technology scenarios and balance risk with business outcomes
- Collaborative leader who inspires and develops others
- Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and creating a positive team culture
- Experience in platform financial services or software/SaaS FinTech platform
- Familiarity with product/platform‑based delivery approaches
This is a pivotal role for someone ready to lead infrastructure transformation in financial services. If you’re driven, personable, and excited by the challenge of modernising technology environments, Pinnova Talent would love to connect with you.
Job details:
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Software Development and Financial Services
Hiring: Head of Infrastructure employer: Pinnova Talent
Pinnova Talent is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge Azure technologies in a dynamic environment. Our commitment to modernising technology landscapes ensures that you will be at the forefront of industry advancements while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere.
