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