Director of Cloud (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Cloud (Multi-cloud/Fintech): Defining and executing a global multi-cloud strategy for an investment bank with an accent on AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud. Focus on scaling cloud engineering teams, reducing legacy estate, and integrating AI capabilities.

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £140,000 – £160,000 + 20% Bonus

Company

A global Investment Banking organization specializing in high-scale financial services.

What you will do

• Define and execute a global multi-cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud aligned with business and regulatory goals.
• Lead, develop, and scale a team of cloud engineers and SMEs using a product-led, reusable infrastructure model.
• Own the cloud architecture, roadmap, and service offerings (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Drive cloud transformation to reduce legacy estate and enable AI capabilities.
• Manage cloud financials, including budgeting, cost optimization, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk frameworks such as DORA and cyber security controls.

Requirements

• 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 (IaC).
• Experience with containers and modern platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement at the C-level.
• Must be based in London for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Understanding of AI/cloud integration and modern data platforms.
• Scripting and automation experience with Python or PowerShell.
• Proficiency with GitHub and modern CI/CD tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with a 20% annual bonus.
• Opportunity to work at a Director level within a global investment banking organization.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in London.
• Role focused on large-scale digital transformation and AI enablement.