CTO - Banking

CGI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a CTO to lead ambitious digital transformation programs in the UK banking sector. This role involves driving strategic change, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in banking consulting and be capable of leading complex change programs. A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills are essential. The company offers competitive compensation and a culture emphasizing ownership and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in banking consulting transformation or strategy.
• Strong proficiency in payments, lending, regulatory change, or core banking.
• Proven ability to lead advisory engagements and consulting-led sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, sale, and delivery of consulting engagements in banking.
• Drive strategic change across banking transformation themes.
• Mentor junior consultants and promote a high-performing culture.

Skills

Banking transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Consulting mindset

Job description

Position Description

At CGI we don't just advise on the future of banking we help shape it. As a CTO you'll lead some of the UK's most ambitious digital transformation programmes across core banking payments lending and regulatory change.

Your strategic insight and collaborative leadership will deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients while driving sector-wide innovation. As an owner you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating CGI's growth and thought leadership supported by a culture that values creativity trust and continuous learning. Join a global organisation where your impact matters and where you're empowered to create lasting value for clients and your own career.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of a Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.

We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Join us and you'll be part of an open friendly community of experts. We train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role you will lead the design sale and delivery of high-impact consulting engagements across the UK banking sector. As a CTO you will act as a trusted advisor to clients driving strategic change across areas such as core banking transformation payments modernisation regulatory response and digital lending. You will shape market-relevant propositions grow client relationships and influence CGI's go-to-market strategy making a tangible difference to our business and the clients we serve.

You will thrive in a culture that empowers ownership nurtures creativity and supports professional growth. You'll mentor and lead talented consultants collaborate across disciplines and represent CGI as a thought leader in industry forums. This is your opportunity to drive meaningful transformation while being supported by a community that shares your ambition for excellence and innovation.

• Lead & innovate: Shape and deliver strategic consulting engagements across banking transformation themes.


• Develop & deliver: Craft compelling solutions from discovery through to execution ensuring business impact.


• Engage & influence: Act as a senior advisor to clients contributing to pre-sales solution framing and pursuit success.


• Create & evolve: Build and refine consulting propositions and market-facing collateral to support growth.


• Mentor & empower: Support the development of junior consultants and embed a high-performing consulting culture.


• Represent & inspire: Share thought leadership through events content and forums enhancing CGI's industry profile.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role you should bring a strong consulting background and in-depth knowledge of banking transformation. You'll need the ability to engage senior stakeholders drive complex change programmes and shape strategic propositions. A collaborative mindset creative approach and clear communication style are essential along with a drive to lead impactful work that delivers real outcomes for clients.

You should have:

• Extensive experience in banking consulting transformation or strategy.


• Strong proficiency in areas such as payments lending regulatory change or core banking.


• Proven ability to lead and deliver advisory engagements and consulting-led sales.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Demonstrated experience in content creation public speaking or industry engagement.


• A consultative mindset with the ability to challenge inspire and drive innovation.

What you can expect from us

Together as owners let us turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here you'll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.