Technology Director- Banking, Finance & HR

The length of the fixed term contract is 4 years, which may be extended for up to another 4 years, up to a maximum of 8 years.

Purpose of Job

The Director, Banking, Finance and HR Technology is a key leadership role and is accountable for the technology implementation, operation and support within their defined business supporting capabilities including oversight of any outsourced provision including the solution architecture steer, IT Risk, and cyber security oversight of the allocated portfolio. The Director, Banking, Finance and HR Technology is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of their capability areas, ensuring adherence to the principles of autonomy, self-management, a product led mind set, iterative delivery, adequate resourcing, and high technical standards and always operating within the practices and procedures of the department. This individual will have outstanding hands-on technology leadership and communication skills, a desire to help others learn and develop a calm and pragmatic manner, excellent vendor management skill, plus a superior, user-oriented approach to process and operations.

The role is also responsible for both implementation and operational processes to ensure quality, efficiency and agility goals are achieved. This role is a member of the Technology leadership team. This role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensures its alignment with the enterprise's business strategy and objectives.

Background

This role is a part of the Technology leadership team of the Bank and is influential both within the Department and wider. The role maintains their relevant Capabilities in as robust, efficient, and compliant way as possible, leads the development and deployment of new technologies, services, and operations in their capabilities, represents IT on major projects and initiatives. This role also oversees and steers the capability budget the Capability budget and seeks savings where appropriate

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Education

•           Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer science, Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• Extensive experience in IT leadership in a relevant organization.
• Experience working at a senior level with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience leading development of major cloud-based platforms, legacy systems, agile implementation, microservices approach and CI / CD practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, infrastructure, and systems engineering
• Proven leadership responsibilities including leading blended staff, contractor, and vendor teams.
• Demonstrated experience in large, cross-functional teams influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, organization design and development.
• Proven experience in leading IT transformation, insourcing and outsourcing initiatives in complex and dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive organizational change.
• Banking domain experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop cross functional teams and communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns them to the IT and business strategy.
• Ability to instill confidence in the business and demonstrate the business value of technology.
• Internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Strong vendor management and partner relation skills to identify and leverage resources internal and external to the enterprise to enhance capabilities that support business objectives.
• Negotiation skills: Capable of negotiating with high expertise to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests in an environment where resources may or may not be not be in direct control of this role.
• Technical & Professional Expertise - ability to make effective and appropriate use of technical skills and knowledge with an ability to translate and develop ideas between business users and IT technicians and developers.
• Shows all-around competence in the domain-specific areas of architecture and is seen as a thought leader in the industry, not just the organization, maintaining close links with external organizations and industry leaders.
• Action Planning: Has expertise to act as the organizational authority on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Commercial Acumen: Has expertise to act as the organization's authority within the scope of the technology function and established expert to develop solutions based on an understanding of the business environment and objectives with expertise in the functions scope. Acts as the organizational authority and established expert on analyzing data trends while decision making on this.
• Data Preparation and Exploration: Has expertise to combine data from obvious and non-obvious source to solve complex problems. Builds frameworks to check data quality that can be reused by others.
• Can identify more than one solution to many problems. Often brings a new perspective to a problem or identifies items others have overlooked.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and plans in simple and easily understood ways and to promote the mission and values of the IT organization in an engaging and collaborative way.
• Excellent leadership skill to contribute and support an ambitious change program in a challenging environment.
• Understands the business objectives and supporting systems and process across the key business areas. Uses business language in discussions with business.
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills.
• Expertise in budget planning and financial management preferably with show back and/or chargeback models.
• Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them.
• Success in evolving traditional practices into contemporary approaches such as DevSecOps so that operations can be delivered with security, quality, agility and flexibility using Agile ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic resourcing plan that ensures that the right staff, contractors, and partner resources are deployed in the capability and that employees are developed and highly engaged and satisfied.
• Ability to drive organizational change and build Capabilities that effectively balance the need to optimize operational delivery with the need to deliver challenging tech change projects in innovative and agile ways.
• Capable of leading highly political meetings and is frequently asked to chair or facilitate senior meetings due to the independence and impartiality they bring to the debate.  Is respected as a key contributor, both within and outside the team, acting as a trusted independent thinker, leading to collaborative acceptance of the way forward.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.  

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.   

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).