Head of Technology, Data & Information Integrity

Join us as a Head of Technology, Data & Information Integrity

• Lead our technology, data and information security capabilities across NatWest Markets NV, shaping a high-performing and future-ready operating model
• You’ll define our technology and data strategy, driving alignment with customer needs and commercial priorities
• You’ll provide thought leadership on emerging technology, data and AI trends, leveraging strong knowledge of the European banking landscape and regulatory environment to shape strategic decisions
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll strengthen resilience, enhance performance and embed robust risk management practices across the bank

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the end-to-end management of technology and corporate services, making sure they’re secure, efficient and aligned to our long-term strategy. You’ll deliver the technology and AI roadmap in line with enterprise architecture, embedding robust governance frameworks aligned to evolving regulatory requirements, including DORA, BCBS239 and the EU AI Act. Alongside this, you’ll own technology, data and AI risks within appetite, securing a resilient and well‑controlled operating environment.

You’ll also be:

• Improving service performance and reducing technical debt, accelerating value delivery across platforms and services
• Strengthen cyber defence, monitoring and incident response capabilities for the robust protection of systems and data
• Setting the direction for data management, driving improvements in data quality, governance and data literacy across the organisation
• Building strong partnerships across the bank and overseeing key operational services, securing alignment, integration and effective service delivery

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring experience leading international technology teams and delivering large‑scale change. You’ll pair this with a strong understanding of technology risk, cyber security and data governance. With a proven track record of improving data management and quality frameworks, you’ll help strengthen data integrity and operational performance across the organisation.

You’ll also demonstrate:

• Strong, banking, investment banking or capital markets experience
• Understanding of how a regulated legal entity operates within a larger Group environment and the ability to assess and challenge the impact of Group decisions on the local entity
• Effective stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at senior level, communicating complex ideas clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of the European banking and financial markets landscape, including relevant governance, regulatory and risk requirements and industry best practices
• Deep technical expertise across enterprise technology, cloud, data, AI and cybersecurity, with the credibility to challenge and guide architecture and engineering decisions
• Experience leading technology and data transformation programmes within complex, highly regulated financial services organisations