Chief Architect (Banking & Insurance)
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
GlobalLogic is a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise—we help our clients imagine what’s possible, and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses.
We are currently seeking a highly experienced, business driven Chief Architect/CTO to drive our growth and solutions strategy of GlobalLogic’s Finance (Banking & Insurance) Business Unit.
Based in our London office, this is a high-impact role that will focus on harnessing existing capabilities and develop new offerings towards shaping large transformational deals.
We are looking for a highly experienced Consultant with a wide ranging background gained in the consultancy sector with a strong focus in the Financial Services industry (Banking and/or Insurance).
With an extensive network of industry contacts, including senior executives within client organizations, technology partners, and industry influencers you will have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and external partners.
Working closely with sales and pre-sales teams to shape and develop large transformational business opportunities. Develop compelling value propositions and solution architectures that address client needs.
Expertise required:
In-depth knowledge of industry trends, challenges, and emerging technologies such as: Digital transformation initiatives (cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, data analytics) ; Regulatory landscape and compliance requirements (e.g., PSD2, GDPR) ; Fintech disruption and innovation (e.g., blockchain, open banking) ; Cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies
Experience working with various business models and operating structures within the Financial Services sector (e.g., retail banks, investment banks, insurance companies, asset management firms)
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver large-scale technology initiatives within the Financial Services industry.
Experience in developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies for new products or services. Measurable achievements in driving revenue growth or market share within a Financial Services organization.
Strong understanding of technology trends and their potential impact on the Financial Services industry.
Ability to translate business challenges into technology solutions and vice versa.
Experience with various technology platforms, architectures, and delivery models relevant to the Financial Services sector.
Understanding of financial metrics and business drivers within the industry.
Client Engagement:
Spend significant time with clients to understand their business challenges, strategies, and priorities.
Develop deep relationships with key client stakeholders and become a trusted advisor.
Identify and anticipate client needs and proactively propose solutions that leverage our expertise and capabilities.
Market Analysis:
Continuously analyse the Financial Services market to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
Why work at GlobalLogic
Our goal is to build an inclusive positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering our people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career. Our region also supports a hybrid model which can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by our business, customer and individual needs.
You’ll benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan, private healthcare (clinical and mental wellbeing), and discounted gym memberships. We offer a fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and recognition schemes through bonus/reward initiatives. Colleagues are entitled to an annual volunteering day – so you can take time to support a cause close to your heart. We also love to stay social at our trips to the zoo, quiz nights, sports events, theatre trips and much more.
We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
About GlobalLogic
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centers around the world, extending our deep expertise to customers in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, semiconductor, and technology industries. GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business.
About the Company
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, is a trusted partner in design, data, and digital engineering for the world’s largest and most innovative companies. Since our inception in 2000, we have been at the forefront of the digital revolution, helping to create some of the most widely used digital products and experiences. Our purpose is to positively impact society and the planet through cutting-edge technology. Together with our clients, we are engineering impact through intelligent products, platforms, and services that are ... Know more
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