Head of Private Markets Technology

Investec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Investec seeks a technology leadership executive to shape the Private Markets technology, data and digital strategy across multiple markets. You will translate complex business and regulatory priorities into an actionable roadmap, partner with senior leaders, and deliver secure, scalable platforms that enable growth and an enhanced client and investor experience.

You will lead delivery across UK, Europe, the US, South Africa and India, build an AI‑ready data foundation, and drive operational

Qualifications

• Significant technology leadership experience within asset management and private markets.
• Track record of delivering business and technology transformation.
• Ability to translate complex businesses into practical roadmaps and delivery outcomes.
• Strong regulatory awareness and technology risk expertise.
• Executive credibility to influence across stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading matrixed, international or federated teams.
• Data-driven decision making using analytics to improve growth and client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the Private Markets technology, data and digital strategy, translating business and regulatory priorities into a clear, prioritised roadmap.
• Act as a trusted technology partner to senior leaders, shaping investment decisions and balancing commercial priorities, risk and delivery.
• Lead the transformation of the technology estate, creating secure, resilient and scalable platforms that support growth and the end‑to‑end client and investor lifecycle.
• Drive delivery of the Corporate Lending Platform and technology capabilities supporting Investec Alternatives, third‑party capital and investor servicing.
• Build a trusted, governed and AI‑ready data foundation, using data, AI and automation to improve decision‑making, efficiency and client experience.
• Own delivery, operational resilience and technology risk, ensuring clear accountability and effective management of investment, dependencies and outcomes.
• Lead and develop high‑performing technology teams across multiple geographies, building capability, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Technology leadership

Asset management

Private markets

Platform modernisation

Data and analytics

Regulatory awareness

Executive credibility

Global delivery

Job description

Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens

At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

Could you shape the technology, data and digital future of a growing international Private Markets business?

This is an influential technology leadership role with responsibility for building and delivering the strategy that will enable Private Markets to grow, protect revenue and operate at scale. Working across five specialist investment strategies and multiple international markets, you will turn complex business, client and regulatory priorities into a clear, integrated technology roadmap.

You will have the opportunity to modernise platforms, strengthen data and digital capability, improve the client and investor experience, and create the foundations for sustainable growth across a strategically important part of Investec.

About the team

Private Markets comprises of five specialist investment strategies: Direct Lending, Fund Solutions, Real Estate, Aviation, and Energy & Infrastructure. Investec Alternatives Investment Management sits alongside these businesses, providing access to external investors.

Reporting to the UK CIO, you will lead delivery teams operating across the UK, Europe, the US, South Africa and India through a matrix structure.

As the primary technology partner to Private Markets, you will work closely with business leadership and senior stakeholders across Digital and Technology, Operations, Risk and Finance. You will also partner with technology leaders across Investment Banking, Corporate Banking and the wider Group to maximise the use of shared platforms, capabilities, data and delivery expertise.

The environment is collaborative, commercially focused and highly regulated, requiring a leader who can combine strategic thinking with pragmatic execution and build an inclusive, accountable and delivery-focused culture.

Key responsibilities

• Own and deliver the Private Markets technology, data and digital strategy, translating business and regulatory priorities into a clear, prioritised roadmap.
• Act as a trusted technology partner to senior leaders, shaping investment decisions and balancing commercial priorities, risk and delivery.
• Lead the transformation of the technology estate, creating secure, resilient and scalable platforms that support growth and the end‑to‑end client and investor lifecycle.
• Drive delivery of the Corporate Lending Platform and technology capabilities supporting Investec Alternatives, third‑party capital and investor servicing.
• Build a trusted, governed and AI‑ready data foundation, using data, AI and automation to improve decision‑making, efficiency and client experience.
• Own delivery, operational resilience and technology risk, ensuring clear accountability and effective management of investment, dependencies and outcomes.
• Lead and develop high‑performing technology teams across multiple geographies, building capability, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.

Core skills and knowledge

• Significant technology leadership experience within asset management, private markets, third‑party capital and/or global distribution, alongside strong banking domain expertise.
• A strong track record of delivering business and technology transformation, platform modernisation and technology‑enabled growth.
• The ability to understand complex specialist businesses and translate commercial strategy into practical technology roadmaps, operating models and measurable delivery outcomes.
• Strong commercial judgement, regulatory awareness and expertise in technology risk, controls and operational resilience.
• Executive‑level credibility, with the confidence to influence, challenge and collaborate across complex stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading teams and delivery across matrixed, international or federated organisations.
• A data‑driven approach to decision‑making, with experience using technology and analytics to improve growth, operational efficiency and client outcomes.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and decisive leadership style, with a clear commitment to inclusion, accountability and developing others.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work. You can find a list of our benefits here