Head of Technology & Data Platforms

Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidates contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.

Head of Technology & Data Platforms

About Us

At Aviva Investors our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each clients unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing 253 billion in assets our 1000strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected collaborative and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter.

Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.

Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and youll find an inclusive supportive environment where your contribution is valued high performance is recognised and youre empowered to shape your development.

We are recruiting for a Head of Technology & Data Platforms to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has senior leadership experience delivering technology outcomes within asset management or financial services.

With a global remit spanning operations transformation and IT our COO team ensures an exceptional client experience. Whether its optimising key processes managing relationships with strategic partners launching innovative new products or onboarding clients seamlessly every project is an opportunity to drive efficiency and innovation at scale.

A bit about the role:

The Head of Technology & Data Platforms is a senior leadership role accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes across the investment lifecycle through technology data and analytics. Reporting directly to the CIO and forming part of the Technology Leadership Team this role ensures technology enhances investment decision-making client engagement and commercial growth while simplifying the technology estate and operating within Aviva Investors risk and regulatory framework.

The remit spans Investment Technology (Front Office Research Analytics and Investment Risk) Distribution and Marketing Technology and the commercial activation of platforms analytics and AI capabilities. With end-to-end accountability for data platforms data engineering and analytics enablement the role drives high-quality insight and confident explainable decision-making across the front-to-back investment and distribution lifecycle. Acting as a single point of accountability the role translates strategy into execution ensuring enterprise prioritisation governance and value realisation.

The new role reflects the growing strategic importance of technology in delivering growth efficiency client outcomes and leadership capability within the CIO function. It reflects an expanded scope aligned to the growing strategic importance of technology in delivering growth efficiency client outcomes and leadership capability within the CIO function.

Skills and experience were looking for:

• Proven experience leading Front Office Investment Technology functions supporting portfolio management trading research analytics and investment risk capabilities.

• A track record of developing and delivering technology data and analytics strategies that drive business growth operational efficiency and improved client outcomes.

• Experience leading enterprise-scale transformation and operating within complex regulated and outsourced technology environments with accountability for governance risk and value delivery.

• Significant senior leadership experience within asset management or a regulated financial services environment with a strong understanding of the investment lifecycle.

• Executive-level leadership capability commercial acumen and…