Finance Technology Lead

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Technology Lead to define and deliver the technology strategy for the company’s regional Finance portfolio. As a senior leader within the Global CIO organisation, you’ll partner with Finance executives and business leaders to translate strategic priorities into secure, resilient and scalable technology solutions. You’ll lead a broad portfolio covering technology strategy, transformation, platform modernisation, engineering excellence, financial management, operational resilience and regulatory governance. You’ll also support the responsible adoption of AI, automation, cloud and data-led capabilities to deliver sustainable business value.

What you’ll do

Shape technology strategy

• Set and deliver the regional Finance Technology strategy, aligned with the global roadmap and enterprise technology vision.
• Define investment plans, platform roadmaps and modernisation priorities.
• Drive simplification, standardisation, automation and the responsible use of AI, cloud and emerging technologies.

Partner with the business

• Act as a trusted adviser to Finance executives and business leaders.
• Influence strategic decisions through strong technology expertise, Finance domain knowledge and industry insight.
• Promote secure, scalable and resilient solutions through modern engineering, automation, DevSecOps and observability.

Manage platforms and technology roadmaps

• Lead platform modernisation, simplification, consolidation, decommissioning and the controlled containment of legacy platforms.
• Reduce technical debt through disciplined standardisation and lifecycle management.
• Ensure platform and architecture decisions align with enterprise standards and Future State Architecture.

Manage financial performance

• Own regional technology budgets across Run, Change and Investment portfolios.
• Improve financial transparency, cost efficiency and value optimisation.
• Support investment prioritisation and develop robust business cases.

Lead governance and stakeholder engagement

• Represent Technology at governance forums, regulatory reviews, audits and inspections.
• Provide accurate evidence and ensure regulatory commitments are delivered fully and on time.
• Build effective partnerships across Technology, Finance, Operations, Risk and Compliance, Cyber Security, Architecture, Engineering and external providers.

What you’ll bring

• A full-time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a UAE visa and work permit. For degrees obtained outside the UAE, valid attestations and equivalency are also mandatory.
• Significant senior technology leadership experience within financial services, typically gained over 10 or more years.
• A proven track record leading Finance Technology portfolios in a regional or global organisation.
• Deep knowledge of Finance platforms, processes, enterprise applications and banking technology.
• Experience delivering large-scale technology transformation and modernisation programmes.
• Experience engaging with regulators, auditors and senior governance forums.
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, investment planning, Total Cost of Ownership and cost optimisation.
• A track record of delivering cloud adoption, AI-enabled transformation, automation and modern engineering practices.
• Strong knowledge of technology risk, controls, operational resilience and regulatory obligations.
• The ability to communicate complex technology and Finance topics clearly to senior, non-technical audiences.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, decision-making and partnership skills.
• A commitment to inclusive leadership, continuous learning and developing high-performing teams.

Why this role matters

Finance Technology plays a vital role in supporting effective financial management, informed decision-making and sustainable business growth. In this role, you’ll help build a simpler, more resilient and future-ready technology landscape—balancing innovation with the control, stability and responsibility expected in financial services.

The organization is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and heard. We’re proud to provide a workplace that supports continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.