Director of Applications, IT Strategy, and Strategic Partnerships

Are you a visionary leader with deep expertise in Core Banking Systems? As the Director of Applications, IT Strategy, and Strategic Partnerships, you'll lead transformative initiatives that harness technology to drive our business strategy. This high-impact role involves collaborating across departments, identifying growth opportunities, and spearheading tech-driven innovation. Your leadership will shape our technology ecosystem and guide us in adopting and implementing cutting-edge core systems solutions.

Key Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in Banking or Financial Services.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years in management roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisor: Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize tech investments and craft strategies that fuel business growth. Develop compelling communications that influence decision-making.
• Innovation Catalyst: Lead rapid proof-of-concept initiatives, demonstrating how emerging technologies can revolutionize business strategy and deliver measurable results.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire technology lifecycle, from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Emerging Tech Expert: Stay ahead of market trends, evaluate new technologies, and position the organization as a leader in innovative solutions.
• Roadmap Development: Create and execute a visionary technology investment roadmap that secures leadership buy-in and drives impactful initiatives.
• Executive Communication: Present to C-suite executives, articulating the value and risks of new technologies while securing support for transformative projects.
• Collaborative Leader: Partner with cross-functional teams to prototype and iterate on emerging technologies, delivering market differentiation and real business value.
• User-Centric Design: Lead research and usability studies to ensure all solutions deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Innovation Accelerator: Turn concepts into reality, guiding teams through every stage of product development, from research and testing to design and launch.

What You Bring

• Leadership Acumen: Strong track record of leading teams in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of Core Systems within Banking or Financial Services.
• Creative Problem Solver: Ability to address complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Technology Enthusiast: Passion for exploring and assessing emerging technologies in a business context.
• Exceptional Communicator: Strong presentation and persuasion skills, particularly with senior leadership.
• Team Player: Proven ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and engage external partners.
• Forward Thinker: Thrives in agile, fast-paced environments, turning ideas into impactful solutions.

Join Us

Ready to shape the future of Core Systems Application technology in a forward-thinking organization? Bring your ideas, expertise, and passion to a team where innovation drives impact. Let’s build the future together.