IT Platform Lead - London, United Kingdom - Arbuthnot Latham

Arbuthnot Latham

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

***- The Platform Lead will be responsible for managing the platforms and supplier relationships for 3rd party systems that support the Banking or Client and Marketing platforms. This includes the ongoing platform performance and maintenance, platform development and supporting the delivery of projects aimed at enhancing the Platform Operating Model (Technology and Operational/Business Processes).- The role will support the Head of IT in leading a team of multi-disciplined specialists, where focus will be on developing, designing, implementing and maintaining new and existing business focused IT solutions.- To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers; and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Platforms in leading a team of multidisciplined specialists responsible for systems and platforms that support delivery of the Core Banking and Payments Service / Client & Marketing Systems.
Collaborate with IT Management to ensure that IT policies, processes and tools are fit for purpose and align with the IT functional agenda.
Ensure IT Risks and Controls are adequately managed, working with the internal FLOD testing and 2nd LOD Risk function to ensure Risk and Control frameworks and processes are optimized and effectively executed.
Assure Platform performance in accordance with agreed SLAs and provide leadership and coordination in the resolution of platform defects, outages and incidents.
Ownership of Management Information Reporting for the area, supporting the Heads of IT in the creation of materials for IT and AL governance forums.
Support the Head of Platforms in managing thirdparty supplier relationships that directly provide platforms/systems in the relevant vertical. This includes managing and maintaining supplier cost budgets for current year, future year budgeting and agreeing the roadmap for projects and services.
Plan and manage the pipeline of activity for the Platform team (both engineering and change disciplines) in order to optimise resource capacity and workloads, whilst securing timely engagement and input from cross platform shared service functions.
Work closely with other Senior Leads, IT and Change Leaders to ensure that support is obtained from these areas to deliver the agreed outcomes.
Work collaboratively with Stakeholders and Product Management to create and maintain a continuous improvement product backlog according to business value or ROI.
Lead the planning of Platform release plans, planned maintenance and set the expectation for delivery of new functionalities.
Financial responsibility for maintaining and optimising costs within agreed Investment and Operational budgets.
To lead and develop members of the Platform team, providing appropriate line management, mentoring and coaching to support growth and progression.
Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures.

Key Interfaces:

Director, Enterprise IT and CISO
Director, Transformation Enablement
Directors of Operation
MDs of Banking / ALIM
Heads of IT

Person Specification
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Knowledge/Experience/Skills**:

Experience as a Leader in IT/ & Change
Indepth knowledge of banking systems process and principles
Strong Leadership skills
Strong communication & stakeholder management skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Highly developed analytical and problemsolving skills
Supplier Management Skills
Budgeting and forecasting
Attention to detail
Proven track record in the delivery of Technology & Operational change and transformation projects.

Qualifications: