Knowledge & Skills (Must Have) :

 

 

• In depth understanding of IT solutions, technology and architecture (essential)
• Comprehensive understanding of the IT environment. (essential)
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, (SAFe is preferred) and a demonstrable familiarity with emergent technologies and trends. (essential)
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. (essential)
• In depth understanding of business processes and how business processes work (essential)
• open and co-operative interactions with regulators and auditors
• Solid technical and analytical skills, with ability to interpret & present data clearly
• Practical knowledge of IT service management e.g. ITIL3/4 and related toolsets (essential)
• Understanding of financial reporting methodologies, including Solvency II and IFRS4/17 (desirable)
• Solid and relevant experience, in a senior technology and change role within financial services, ideally with previous onshore experience.
• Experience of working in regulatory environments – especially life and pensions (desirable)
• Experience of implementing Finance systems (desirable)
• Prior experience of driving organisational strategy for technology, specifically relating to design and operating models to ensure suitable business alignment, as well as efficient and effective technology service delivery
• Strong people management and communication skills and a mindset focused on ensuing our stakeholders get the best levels of service.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands across the CFT landscape.

 

 

 

Knowledge & Skills (Additional) :

 

• Strong leader, able to achieve through influence and experience
• A self-confident, optimistic self-starter with a positive attitude and a “can-do” approach.
• Must have the ability to operate in a coaching manner. Friendly, approachable and collaborative team player who enjoys working with people from across the firm.
• Must be responsive, approachable, down-to-earth, candid and straightforward.
• Must have the stature, maturity, intellect and commercial acumen to work effectively and inspire confidence with the team, as well as externally with advisors and business partners.
• Unquestioned ethics and integrity with the ability to act as a culture carrier and change agent
• Effective communicator to senior levels in matrix organisation setup
• Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems
• Able to develop and motivate junior team member/s through a process of continual training.
• Influence – able to influence the solution, business users and sponsors
• Provides an ‘internal consultancy’ service, applying market knowledge to supplement internal processes
• Challenges, drives change and proactively realises opportunities for improvement in Finance Systems
• Builds and maintains a network of contacts within and external to the business, developing relationships and utilising them to produce positive delivery.

 

 

 

Experience:

 

• Solid and relevant experience, in a senior technology and change role within financial services or insurance industry.
• Strong people management and communication skills and a mindset focused on ensuring our stakeholders get the best levels of service.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands across the CFT

 

 

 

Educational Qualification:

• ITIL3/4 Certification and related toolsets (desirable)
• CIMA or ACCA qualified or QBE (desirable)