Interim Chief Information Officer - FTC - UK Retail Financial Services

Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO)
12-month FTC • Hybrid (1–2 days per week)
The Opportunity:
A UK Retail and Wealth financial services group with deep heritage is resetting its data and technology foundations. With core IT and operations outsourced, the business needs an experienced Interim CIO to simplify the estate, fix data quality, and accelerate delivery to improve customer outcomes and reduce risk.Reporting to the COO, this role leads Data, Technology, Cyber, and Change Delivery.
Key Responsibilities:• Define and execute a pragmatic Data & Technology strategy aligned to business goals.• Lead enterprise change delivery, embedding a consistent delivery framework.• Strengthen cyber resilience and uplift information security.• Govern major outsourced IT partners, driving service quality and value.• Ensure regulatory and control compliance, engaging effectively at executive and board levels.
Candidate Profile:• Proven Interim CIO with a track record in retail banking, wealth, or broader financial services.• Hands-on experience leading data transformation, technology modernisation, and outsourced delivery.• Skilled in data strategy, governance, and operating model design.• Confident working in regulated environments with strong stakeholder influence.• Pragmatic, sleeves-rolled-up leader who thrives in flat, collaborative cultures.
Terms:• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract• Location: Hybrid; typically 1–2 days per week in the West Midlands