Technology Transformation Lead

WHY THIS ROLE

This is a rare opportunity to own and shape the technology transformation agenda of a highly specialised, quantitatively driven financial services firm. You will operate with significant autonomy, reporting directly to the CEO, driving meaningful change across automation, data infrastructure, and operational efficiency.

The firm operates at the intersection of financial rigour and technological innovation. Decisions are made quickly, intellectual standards are high, and the impact of your work will be visible and measurable from day one.

This role suits someone who has built and scaled engineering systems from the ground up - someone who combines architectural thinking with a genuine bias for delivery, and who knows how to build teams that operate without hand-holding.

ABOUT THE FIRM

A specialised financial services firm providing independent valuation, risk analytics, and financial modelling services for institutional investors and financial institutions across Europe and internationally.

Technology plays a central role in the firm's operations. As part of its next stage of growth, it is establishing a dedicated Technology Transformation function to continuously improve internal productivity, automation, and technological capabilities. This is a newly created function - you will be building it.

ROLE MISSION

Lead the firm's technology transformation initiatives - designing, building, and scaling solutions that drive automation, data efficiency, and operational resilience across a highly specialised financial services platform. You will define the direction and own the execution. This is not an advisory role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Automation & Operational Efficiency - workflow automation, AI-supported documentation & reporting, automated data pipelines, workflow orchestration, all judged on measurable ROI

Technology Strategy & Roadmap - define and prioritise a transformation roadmap; evaluate AI tools, automation platforms, cloud and data infrastructure

Technology Integration & Architecture - ensure new technology integrates with valuation systems, data infrastructure and cloud environments; oversee API integrations and data pipeline design

Team Building & Leadership - build, grow and mentor a small engineering/automation team; introduce agile ways of working; lead implementation projects end-to-end

Operational Resilience & Governance - lead DORA compliance, contribute to cyber resilience frameworks, manage vendor technology governance

Vendor & Tool Selection - identify, evaluate and onboard technology providers; manage vendor relationships

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Engineering leader with strong hands-on delivery experience, proven ability to scale systems and teams, and a pragmatic approach to solving real operational problems. Backgrounds could include FinTech, scale-ups, venture builders, or automation-focused engineering environments. International backgrounds welcome.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proven experience leading engineering/technology teams from scratch through to scale and self-sufficiency

Strong hands-on engineering background with credibility to challenge technical decisions

Experience designing scalable architectures - data pipelines, APIs, automation frameworks, workflow orchestration

Practical, production-ready experience with AI tools and automation, not just evaluation

Experience with Python and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

Track record of delivering measurable efficiency improvements

Familiarity with DORA or equivalent operational resilience frameworks is a plus

PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS

Location: Frankfurt am Main

Onsite: minimum 3 days per week

Language: strong professional English required; German advantageous

Valid working permit for Germany required; relocation support available

Interested candidates, please reach out directly.