Technology Strategy Lead, Banking

We are seeking a transformative Technology Strategy Lead to contribute to the development and execution of our banking technology vision. This role will drive the modernization of systems and ensure alignment between technology initiatives and organizational goals.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in shaping and executing technology strategy roadmaps. You will help ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with industry standards while maximizing the value of technology investments. Reporting to the Director of Technology Strategy, you will collaborate with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency optimization, and AI enablement.

• Partner to define, deliver, implement, and maintain the banking technology strategy and portfolio planning, with a focus on simplification and modernization.
• Collaborate with Bank Delivery, intake teams, segment strategy leads, finance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and AI teams to influence processes, policies, and systems that drive transparency and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and vendor delivery to support the Bank Technology team’s objectives.
• Engage with senior leadership to develop and review initiative priorities and assess quarterly financial performance and outcomes.
• Support the CTO with employee engagement initiatives, including town halls, team events, and talent management activities.
• Contribute to internal communications, including videos, newsletters, and leadership Q&A sessions.
• Support Strategy and Project Management teams by providing advisory input on business cases and ensuring quality in deliverables.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs/OKRs) to measure the success of technology initiatives.
• Provide regular, clear updates to senior leadership on the progress and impact of technology initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, translating technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Foster strong collaboration with business and technology partners to align technology strategy with business objectives.

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, technology consulting, product management, or a hybrid analytical role, with direct collaboration alongside Product and Engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders, supporting decision-making and strategic planning.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, including the ability to surface risks early, resolve disagreements, and align diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience integrating perspectives across product, delivery, resourcing, vendor management, financial performance, and market dynamics.
• Expertise in modern engineering practices, growth experimentation, analytics, and financial or operational reporting.
• Ability to engage credibly across technical and business domains, including architecture discussions and financial or compliance considerations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders (Director level and above).
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modern technologies such as cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), SaaS solutions (e.g., Salesforce, Databricks), and microservices architectures.
• Proven experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives in complex environments.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, adaptability, and comfort working in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Ability to build structure, drive clarity, and make decisions without formal authority.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with economic modeling and data analysis.
• Clear and concise communication style, delivering actionable and executive‑ready recommendations.

• Technical Roadmap Development:
  Ability to translate business goals into actionable and phased technical roadmaps.
• Vendor Management & Evaluation:
  Experience assessing and integrating third‑party SaaS solutions and technologies.
• Performance Metrics & Monitoring:
  Familiarity with…