Technology Director – Financial Services
Location: Poole, Dorset
Our client, a leading real estate lending business, is seeking a Technology Director to drive innovation, optimize technology solutions, and enhance operational efficiency. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a hands-on approach to analyzing the existing tech landscape, identifying gaps, and implementing scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technology & Team Assessment: Evaluate the current technology infrastructure and team structure, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
2. Gap Analysis & Strategy: Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to determine inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for enhancement.
3. Supplier Strategy: Assess existing third-party technology suppliers, making strategic recommendations on in-housing vs. outsourcing to maximize value and efficiency.
4. Scalable Tech Solutions: Develop and implement a scalable technology roadmap aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
5. Innovation & Productivity: Leverage emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive business growth.
6. Team Development: Mentor and develop junior technology staff, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance.
7. Lending Systems Expertise: Utilize previous experience in lending to optimize core platforms, ensuring compliance, security, and performance.
Key Requirements:
1. Proven experience as a Technology Director, Head of Technology, or similar senior role within a lending, fintech, or real estate finance business.
2. Strong track record of conducting gap analyses, technology strategy development, and supplier evaluations.
3. Experience designing and implementing scalable technology solutions in a high-growth environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
5. Strong understanding of lending platforms, automation, and system integrations.
6. Must be comfortable working on-site, five days a week.
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a tangible impact in a dynamic lending business. Apply now to be part of this journey.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Financial Services
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