Director of Technology

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

 Job Title: Directory Of Technology

Job Description Summary
As the Directory of Technology you will serve as the primary strategic visionary for our strategic initiatives across Enterprise IT at Finastra. You will bridge the gap between complex business strategy and high-performance technical execution.

In this role, you are the steward of efficiency and innovation.

Job Summary

A key initial focus area will be to define a fit to purpose modern application stack aligned to Finastra’s business, engineering and enterprise needs by implementing an application rationalization program to streamline the application portfolio to eliminate redundancy.

You will help architect the AI-enabled enterprise, designing the frameworks that integrate Generative AI, Machine Learning & LLMs into our streamlined, scalable application suite.

• Application Rationalization & Lifecycle Management: Build and deploy an evaluation process of our global application portfolio. Identify redundant systems across business units, drive decommissioning of legacy debt, and consolidate platforms to leverage enterprise scale and reduce TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
• "Fit to Purpose" Validation: Partner with Business Unit leaders to ensure application stacks are optimized for their specific needs while adhering to global enterprise standards.
• PMO: Drive Enterprise project and programs by leading a group of Project and Program Managers while improving on overall project framework and governance model.
• AI Implementation & Orchestration: Focus on enterprise level AI Chatbot for employee productivity.
• Partner with your peers and senior CTO leadership to drive strategic priorities across enterprise IT.
• Architectural Governance & Scale: Establish "Golden Paths" for development that allow BUs to move fast while ensuring the company benefits from centralized procurement, security, and data standards.
• Software Asset Management. Assist the team in building and deploying an enterprise grade solution for software asset management & hardware asset management
• Modernization & Migration: Lead the transition from fragmented, unit-specific monoliths to a unified, cloud-native architecture that supports high-volume fintech transactions.
• Conduct "Build vs. Buy" analyses that priorities enterprise-wide scalability over niche, isolated solutions.
• Lead AI-enabled transformation across multiple teams and programmes by driving automation, improving productivity, upholding data quality and ethical standards, and turning trusted insights into measurable business outcomes and better decision-making.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 15+ years in software engineering and architecture, with a proven track record of managing large-scale application portfolios in a multi-divisional $1B+ organization.
• Bachelors in Engineering. Masters a plus
• Portfolio Strategy: Expert-level experience in application rationalization frameworks (e.g., TIME model: Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate).
• PMO - Have led enterprise IT or similar PMO for an organization
• AI/ML Proficiency: Hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions systems/solutions enabling productivity
• Financial Acumen: Ability to build business cases for rationalization, demonstrating clear ROI and cost savings to the CIO and CFO.
• Influence & Diplomacy: Exceptional ability to navigate business unit's needs & enterprise needs to achieve a unified enterprise vision.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well‑being:Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development:Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition:Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.