Head of Technology — Insurance & Investments

Job Summary

The Head of Technology leads the organizations technology function ensuring that IT platforms infrastructure applications architecture cybersecurity data and digital capabilities support business and operational objectives.

In an Insurance & Investments environment the role typically oversees technology supporting insurance policy administration claims underwriting investment/portfolio management finance CRM customer channels regulatory reporting and enterprise operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organizations technology strategy and roadmap.

Lead technology modernization digital transformation and automation initiatives.

Oversee enterprise architecture applications infrastructure cloud networks and IT operations.

Manage technology platforms supporting insurance investments finance risk and customer operations.

Lead cybersecurity information security technology risk and IT controls.

Establish technology governance standards policies and operating models.

Drive data analytics AI and business intelligence capabilities.

Oversee ERP CRM core insurance investment-management and other enterprise systems.

Lead major technology implementations migrations integrations and upgrades.

Ensure high availability disaster recovery business continuity and technology resilience.

Manage technology vendors outsourcing partners contracts and budgets.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial-services privacy cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.

Partner with senior business leaders to translate business requirements into technology solutions.

Manage and develop technology teams across multiple functions and locations.

Provide technology updates risks investment requirements and transformation progress to executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

1218 years of progressive technology/IT experience.

5 years in Head of Technology Technology Director IT Director CTO CIO or equivalent leadership roles.

Experience in insurance investment management asset management banking wealth management or broader financial services preferred.

Strong experience in:

Technology strategy

Digital transformation

Enterprise architecture

Cloud and infrastructure

Cybersecurity / information security

Data & analytics

IT governance

Technology risk

Enterprise applications

Systems integration

Experience managing technology budgets vendors large projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrated ability to work with CEO CIO CTO CFO COO investment risk and business leadership.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Information Systems or related discipline; advanced qualifications are advantageous.