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π’ Head of Data Infrastructure & Operations
London (3 days per week) | Global remit | Financial Services
We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented technology leader to take ownership of a global data infrastructure and operations capability supporting a mission-critical financial services environment.
This is a leadership role overseeing an established team of 25+ infrastructure and platform professionals across the UK, Eastern Europe, and India. The mandate is clear: stabilise, modernise, and operate a high-volume, low-latency data ecosystem while driving measurable business outcomes aligned to strategic objectives.
The Opportunity
A newly centralised data function has been formed from previously dispersed teams across Technology and Operations. The infrastructure capability is already in place β now it needs a disciplined leader to embed operational excellence, commercial accountability, and strong stakeholder engagement.
You will own global data platform operations spanning:
The environment is fast-moving and outcome-driven. Success is measured by reliability, speed to value, cost control, and business trust β not technical experimentation.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Platform Leadership
DevOps & Operational Excellence
Cloud & Messaging Platforms
Leadership & Culture
What Weβre Looking For
This is a people leadership role first and foremost. We are not seeking a hands-on technologist who wants to experiment with the latest tools β we need a leader who delivers business outcomes.
Essential Experience
Mindset & Approach
Ideal Background
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact leadership role with immediate visibility. The infrastructure team is already in place β the opportunity is to elevate it, modernise it, and make it a trusted, business-aligned capability within a global organisation.