Head of Trust Technology

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a Software Engineering Director to define and execute technology strategy, lead multiple software teams, and drive modernization and operational excellence across a complex portfolio.

You will partner with Trust, Wealth Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI, and Operations to modernize the Trust technology ecosystem and support Truist’s long‑term Wealth growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of professional software development and technology leadership.
• Advanced management experience leading large global software teams.
• Proficiency in technology strategy, software architecture, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive strategy into objectives for multiple teams.
• Manage managers responsible for design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Apply technology standards and governance to ensure quality, security, and compliance.
• Provide operational insights to senior leadership to refine execution of strategies.
• Develop and coach managers, fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
• Oversee budget, headcount, and vendor spend within financial parameters.
• Lead process and tooling improvements to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Ensure risk management and regulatory compliance across software development and deployment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Software architecture

Enterprise governance

Budget management

People development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD or MBA)

Job description

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Regular or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency

English (Required)

Work Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Software Engineering Director is a senior technology executive responsible for defining and executing technology strategy, organizational direction, and software delivery outcomes for a major business‑aligned technology portfolio. This role serves as a strategic partner to business executives and enterprise technology leaders, driving modernization, innovation, operational excellence, risk management, and talent development across a complex application ecosystem.
The Director leads multiple software engineering teams, managers, architects, and technology professionals while maintaining accountability for technology investments, portfolio health, engineering effectiveness, business alignment, regulatory compliance, and long‑term platform evolution. The role is expected to influence enterprise strategy, establish organizational priorities, and deliver measurable business value through technology transformation.
This position leads the Trust Technology organization and is accountable for defining the long‑term technology vision supporting Trust, Fiduciary, Investment Management, Wealth Operations, and related client servicing capabilities.
The Director will partner with Trust business executives, Wealth Technology leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI teams, and Operations leaders to modernize the Trust technology ecosystem and enable Truist’s long‑term Wealth growth strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Executes short to midterm operational plans for a software engineering team, translating strategies established by executive and senior leadership into clear objectives and dayday priorities for multiple teams led by lowerlevel managers.
2. Manages managers responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions within the job area, making timely, informed decisions to keep delivery on scope, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
3. Applies and improves technology standards, governance practices, and engineering methods within the job area, driving consistent quality, security, and compliance while tailoring processes to team needs.
4. Provides input on operational plans and improvement opportunities to senior leadership, sharing data and insights from the job area to refine how strategies are executed.
5. Develops and coaches managers, clarifying performance expectations, reinforcing ownership, and building a collaborative, results oriented engineering culture.
6. May manages budget and resources for the job area, overseeing headcount, vendor usage, and spend, and making tradeoff decisions within defined financial and strategic parameters.
7. Leads significant process and tooling improvements across the job area, using metrics and feedback to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve reliability and throughput.
8. Ensures effective risk management and regulatory compliance for software development and deployment in the job area, coordinating with partner teams and control functions to resolve issues within established guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent education, training, and work‑related experience.
2. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development and technology leadership.
3. Advanced management and leadership experience leading large, global software engineering organizations.
4. Proficiency in technology strategy, software architecture, and enterprise governance.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
2. Proven experience driving digital transformation and enterprise innovation.
3. Wealth Management, Trust, Asset Management, Brokerage, Private Banking, or Financial Services technology experience.
4. Experience leading large‑scale modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
5. Experience supporting highly regulated business environments.
6. Knowledge of fiduciary operations, trust accounting, investment management platforms, workflow technologies, and wealth services ecosystems.
7. Experience leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation to transform business processes and client experiences.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.