Managing Executive: Business Banking Technology

Provide strategic technology leadership to Business Banking, driving innovation and delivery aligned to business strategy. Partner with EXCO peers to enable end-to-end business transformation, taking full accountability for the design, prioritisation, and delivery of technology solutions. Deliver a compelling, data-led technology platform that enables growth, efficiency, and client experience, while actively prioritising technology investments and making clear trade-offs across strategic initiatives and ongoing operational demands.

• Digital Transformation: Drive digital transformation initiatives to modernize processes and improve customer experiences.
• Digital Adoption: Seek opportunities to digitise, automate and implement solutions for customer primacy, innovation, and operational effectiveness.
• Leadership and Talent Development: Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with other executives, board members, regulators, and external partners to communicate IT roadmap and progress.
• Value Management: Ensure that investments achieve the value commitment in terms of customer experience and cost efficiency.
• Technology Innovation: Identify and leverage emerging technologies to enhance services and improve operational efficiency.
• Data Value: Ensure the banking unit has the processes of data governance and controls for data privacy.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure IT systems are secure and compliant with industry regulations.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the maintenance and modernization of IT infrastructure.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and third-party service providers.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate technology-related risks.
• Budget Management: Manage the IT budget effectively.
• Business Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior management position within banking.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing IT strategies and projects in a banking context.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and compliance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen for budget management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.