Director of Technology - Financial Services

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

As Director of Technology you lead high-quality software and enterprise solutions, shaping modern architecture and cloud adoption. You work with senior clients, up to C-suite, to drive business outcomes across the SDLC. You will guide engineering transformation in the German Financial Services sector and contribute to regional growth and engineering excellence. This role blends technical leadership with client collaboration and industry representation, offering a chance to influence digital transformation at scale.

Verantwortungsbereiche

Define future-oriented architecture and operating models for financial services clients
Deliver digital solutions and efficiencies across the German FS sector
Drive enterprise-scale engineering transformation to enable growth and superior customer experiences
Contribute to regional growth via go-to-market ideas and revenue opportunities
Mentor and inspire engineering talent, promoting best practices
Represent the company in industry forums and external platforms

Zentrale Anforderungen

Extensive experience delivering solutions for German Financial Services clients (private banks, public banks, cooperative banks, investment sector)
Strong knowledge of core banking concepts and systems (payments, bespoke or 3rd party platforms, risk management)
Experience with digital business transformation under modern tech and methodologies
Consulting experience and ability to manage senior stakeholders up to C-suite and run collaborative workshops
Thought leadership with a POV on DACH FS topics and strategy to monetize ideas
Agile delivery experience across the full SDLC and hands-on with agile ceremonies
Ability to navigate unknowns and lead solution options and estimations at RFP stages
End-to-end delivery experience from ideation to value realization
Fluency in German and English