Director of Cloud

Director of Cloud - £140,000 - £160,000 + 20% Bonus – London (Hybrid) – Investment Banking
 
Overview:
A global Investment Banking organization are searching for an experienced Head of Cloud to join the business at Director level – defining and executing a global multi-cloud strategy.
 
Role & Responsibilities:

Define and execute a global multi-cloud strategy (AWS, Azure, Oracle), aligned to business and regulatory objectives
Lead, develop and scale a team of cloud engineers and SMEs, embedding a product-led, reusable infrastructure model
Own cloud architecture, roadmap, and service offerings across IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, ensuring scalability, resilience and security
Act as senior cloud SME, partnering with global stakeholders, architecture forums, and vendors
Drive cloud adoption and transformation, reducing legacy estate, enabling AI capabilities, and improving efficiency
Lead large-scale cloud implementations, migrations, and proof-of-concepts across hybrid environments
Own cloud operations including platform health, performance, capacity planning, incident management and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk and security frameworks (e.g. cyber, DORA), embedding controls and best practices
Manage cloud financials including budgeting, cost optimisation, vendor management and ROI tracking
Build strong relationships with business units to promote cloud-first strategies and support strategic objectives
Oversee service readiness, communication, and successful launch of cloud products and capabilitiesSkills & Experience:

Proven experience leading enterprise cloud engineering teams within Financial Services
Strong multi-cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud
Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, engineering, and Infrastructure as Code
Experience delivering complex, large-scale cloud transformation and migration programmes
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and hybrid architectures
Experience with containers and modern platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Solid grounding in DevOps, CI/CD, Agile delivery, and automation practices
Experience managing cloud cost, governance, and vendor relationships
Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement at C-level
Scripting/automation experience (e.g. Python, PowerShell) and tooling such as GitHub
Understanding of AI/cloud integration and modern data platforms is beneficialPackage:

£140,000 - £160,000 Basic Salary
20% Annual Bonus
London (Hybrid)Director of Cloud - £140,000 - £160,000 + 20% Bonus – London (Hybrid) – Investment Banking