Head of Infrastructure

We are proud to partner with a leading financial services organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure, who will oversee the running and support of all infrastructure environments, spanning on‑premise and Azure cloud. You’ll define and deliver the infrastructure strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing a high‑performing infrastructure team across engineering, network, and Microsoft technologiesOwning the delivery of infrastructure services, including finance, risk, audit, operations, and lifecycle managementEmbedding risk management and continuous improvement across all servicesSupporting programme management teams in delivering change initiativesDriving adoption of emerging technologies and promoting innovation across the businessEnsuring infrastructure services are designed to be scalable, resilient, and efficient by defaultManaging vendor relationships and third‑party suppliers with clear performance measuresActing as part of the wider technology leadership team, contributing to strategy and people developmentCandidate Requirements Essential:Proven experience leading infrastructure teams (5 years +) within financial servicesMinimum 5 years in financial services with strong people leadership skillsExpertise in Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on‑prem infrastructureExperience delivering change across networks, servers, OS (Windows/Linux), databases, firewalls, and app deliveryBackground in implementing automated monitoring and response environmentsStrong knowledge of security change programmes (PAM, zero trust, perimeter controls, IPS, XDR)Ability to manage complex technology scenarios and balance risk with business outcomesRelevant technical or leadership qualifications (Azure, Linux, 365, TOGAF, PRINCE2, etc.)Collaborative leader who inspires and develops othersPassionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and creating a positive team cultureDesirable:Experience in platform financial services or software/SaaS FinTech platformFamiliarity with product/platform‑based delivery approachesThis is a pivotal role for someone ready to lead infrastructure transformation in financial services. If you’re driven, personable, and excited by the challenge of modernising technology environments, Pinnova Talent would love to connect with you.