Chief Transformation & Technology Officer

Vero HR Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

4% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service Benefit (4x salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection

Executive-level visibility

Job summary

Bank in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating & Transformation Officer to lead technology, data and transformation, driving digitalisation and operational excellence across the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, the COTO will own the technology strategy, oversee major transformation programmes and ensure resilience and scalability.

The role is UK-based with occasional travel to the Isle of Man and board-level exposure.

Qualifications

• Significant executive level experience in banking or regulated financial services.
• Proven track record leading complex technology and business transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of technology strategy, cloud platforms and data governance.
• Experience managing large change portfolios, suppliers and third-party relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Bank's technology, digital and data strategy.
• Lead major technology enabled transformation programmes.
• Drive operational improvement, automation and process optimisation.
• Oversee technology suppliers, outsourced service providers and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure robust governance, operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop technology and transformation teams across the Isle of Man and UK.
• Provide reporting and delivery assurance to Executive Management and the Board.
• Champion innovation and customer-focused change initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Banking sector experience

Technology strategy

Data governance

Transformation programmes

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

Outsourced service mgmt

Job description

Bank in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating & Transformation Officer to lead technology, data and transformation, driving digitalisation and operational excellence across the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, the COTO will own the technology strategy, oversee major transformation programmes and ensure resilience and scalability.

The role is UK-based with occasional travel to the Isle of Man and board-level exposure.