Director Investment Technology

Ethos Beathchapman; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Ethos Beathchapman partners with an Australian investment organisation to appoint a Director Investment Technology in Melbourne. You will lead technology strategy, ERP/CRM delivery, and architecture to enable growth across core operations.

The role requires a hands-on, senior technology leader with 10+ years delivering complex projects in fast-growing environments, strong governance, security, and the ability to drive innovation with AI and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10+ years of experience in technology delivery roles, with a track record of delivering complex projects in startups or fast-growing environments.
• Proven experience in leading technology strategy and solution architecture.
• Strong background in delivering software platforms to support an investment management business
• Expertise in data management, governance, analytics, and reporting.

Skills

Technology leadership

ERP/CRM leadership

Data governance

Security & compliance

AI innovation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Solution architecture

Enterprise apps

Cybersecurity

Job description

About the client

Our client is a purpose-driven investment organisation established to support Australia's industrial growth and economic future. With a multi-billion-dollar investment mandate, they partner with businesses to drive innovation, strengthen key industries, and deliver long-term national impact. Focused on investing responsibly and sustainably, the organisation plays a pivotal role in advancing Australia's future across several nationally significant growth sectors.

About the role

The Director Investment Technology is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the technology capabilities that support core business operations and strategic objectives. Leading technology strategy, enterprise applications, solution architecture, data management and emerging technologies, this role will drive innovation, ensure secure and scalable technology solutions, and enable the organisation's continued growth.

What's Required

Operating within a lean, high-performing technology team, this role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. They need broad enterprise technology leadership experience, including direct ownership of ERP, CRM, enterprise applications, and organisation wide technology strategy. Success will come from the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities and partner closely with stakeholders to transform how technology supports the business. More specifically they will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10+ years of experience in technology delivery roles, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects within start-up or fast-growing environments.
• Proven experience in leading technology strategy and solution architecture.
• Strong background in delivery of software platforms to support an investment management business
• Expertise in data management, including governance, analytics, and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of information security, digital compliance, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation through emerging technologies like Generative AI.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working
• The opportunity to contribute to initiatives that deliver lasting economic and social impact.
• The chance to play a crucial role in leading the organisation on the exciting next phase of it's journey.