Head of IT

• Lead IT strategy across hybrid cloud and secure infrastructure.
• Scale enterprise platforms supporting global financial clients.
• Join a high-growth SaaS firm with hybrid flexibility and investment backing.

Head of IT
A market-leading B2B SaaS business operating at the forefront of fraud and financial crime prevention is seeking a Head of IT to lead the next stage of its technology evolution. The organisation powers some of the most critical decision-making tools used by major banks, insurers, and global enterprises, with proprietary data and advanced analytics capabilities at its core.
Backed by a recent strategic investment, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity with significant scope to shape and scale an enterprise IT environment supporting global growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the IT roadmap, balancing cloud and on-premise infrastructure to meet evolving business needs.
• Cloud Migration: Lead large-scale, low-risk transitions to cloud infrastructure across a complex systems landscape.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Manage high-availability, low-latency infrastructure, supporting hundreds of databases and mission-critical applications.
• Security & Compliance: Drive cybersecurity strategy, patch management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing IT team covering engineering, operations, and project delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science teams to align IT with wider business goals.
• Vendor Management: Oversee third-party technology partners, contracts, and performance.
• Budget & Ops Management: Own IT budgets, streamline BAU operations, and drive innovation in service delivery.

What You'll Bring

• 7-10+ years in senior IT leadership roles, ideally within a SaaS, FinTech, or data-rich technology environment.
• Strong background in cloud computing, Windows Servers, Linux, Docker, and ElasticSearch.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure and leading cloud migration initiatives.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity protocols, enterprise risk, and data compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to AI/ML, predictive analytics, or fraud detection platforms.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies and managing IT across multiple global regions.
• Track record in scaling IT systems to support international expansion or enterprise clients.

What's On Offer

• The chance to play a pivotal role in an ambitious, mission-driven tech company.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent benefits package and a rewarding, purpose-led working environment.

Ready to lead a world-class IT function and shape the future of enterprise SaaS?
Apply now to explore this unique opportunity.