Interim IT Leader for Financial Services Transformation

May Business Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the financial sector is seeking an Interim Head of IT to support a client in the Financial Services space. The role involves collaborating with IT teams to enhance processes and ensure alignment with industry best practices. Candidates should have a strong background in IT management, consulting experience, and a solid understanding of financial services. This position is hybrid and offers a project-based contract for 23 months.

Benefits

Involvement in a strategic transformation project

Supportive and agile environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an IT Manager, Head of IT or CTO in small to medium-sized companies.
• Experience in Consulting or Interim Management with the ability to integrate quickly and work autonomously.
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern IT tools, platforms and best practices.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of the Financial Services, Insurance or Capital Markets sectors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT leads to assess and improve IT processes and controls.
• Evaluate current tooling and infrastructure to ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Provide hands-on leadership to design and document robust, scalable IT frameworks.
• Influence internal stakeholders through clear, confident communication and actionable insights.
• Serve as a bridge between technology and business ensuring IT supports corporate growth.
• Deliver tangible results within a limited timeframe.

Job description

A consulting firm in the financial sector is seeking an Interim Head of IT to support a client in the Financial Services space. The role involves collaborating with IT teams to enhance processes and ensure alignment with industry best practices. Candidates should have a strong background in IT management, consulting experience, and a solid understanding of financial services. This position is hybrid and offers a project-based contract for 23 months.