IT Data Infrastructure Architect - Vice President Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. Our success depends on the talent and passion of our people. We offer a superior foundation for building a professional career where you can learn, achieve, and grow. Technology is the key differentiator that enables us to manage global businesses and serve clients on a resilient, secure, and innovative platform. Our award winning technology platforms drive business excellence and innovation across complex financial markets. Technology Architecture & Modernization The Architecture & Modernization (A+M) team drives the Firm's multi year technology modernization roadmap, focusing on architecture frameworks, product delivery, and developer enablement. We aim to modernize technologies and practices to deliver scalable, secure, and future ready platforms. Role Overview We are seeking a Data Infrastructure Architect with 7+ years of experience in designing and governing enterprise scale data platforms within regulated environments. The role ensures data is accessible, trusted, secure, and optimized for analytics, machine learning, and AI driven solutions. Ideal candidates will either already have transitioned to or be ready to transition from a hands on delivery role to strategic influence, shaping data architecture standards and guiding technology decisions across the organization. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Develop and execute data infrastructure architecture strategies, roadmaps, and blueprints for enterprise IT initiatives. Divisional Data Officer: Drive data architecture & governance, working in close collaboration with Firmwide Data Office and other Divisional Data Officers. Collaborate with SME teams building and scaling data platforms (data lakes, warehouses) across on prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Implement semantic layers for consistent, governed data views, enabling self service analytics and explainable AI. Oversee data quality processes and enforce standards to minimize data duplication and ensure trusted data. Recommend and implement cloud native solutions for scalability, resilience, and business continuity. Drive modernization of infrastructure systems through cloud adoption, automation, and software defined technologies. Governance & Compliance Conduct architecture reviews ensuring alignment with regulatory, security, and enterprise standards. Maintain reference architectures, policies, and best practices for data infrastructure. Ensure robust data protection, encryption, and zero trust security principles. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Promote architectural best practices, resolve design challenges, and influence technical decisions. Partner with enterprise architects, engineering teams, and SREs to align solutions with IT strategy. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams. Required Technical Skills Data Platforms: Experience in building & scaling data lakes, data warehouses, and associated data systems. Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL; MongoDB and cloud based platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift). Semantic Layer: Design and implementation for governed reusable data views. Data Governance Tools: Collibra, Alation, Talend or equivalent. Expertise in ETL tools and processes (e.g. Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica). Security: Data Privacy, Data Protection & Encryption frameworks & governance. Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman; familiarity with ITIL processes. Additional Helpful Skills Cloud Platform Awareness: One or more of AWS, Azure and /or GCP. Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet; CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Observability & Monitoring: Experience integrating observability and monitoring solutions (Splunk, Prometheus, Loki, Grafana). AI & Advanced Analytics Exposure LLM Integration: Retrieval augmented generation, fine tuning, prompt engineering. Generative AI: Building and deploying generative AI solutions for data driven insights and automation. Agentic AI: Designing agent based architecture for autonomous workflows and decision making. Qualifications & Experience 7+ years in IT data infrastructure within large, regulated enterprises. Proven experience in data architecture and modernization initiatives. Strong understanding of data security and compliance requirements in financial services. Excellent communication, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills. Key Competencies Ability to influence technical decisions in complex environments. Demonstrated leadership in cross functional teams. Strong analytical and strategic thinking. Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY We are committed to maintaining the first class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. Equal Employment Opportunity Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
03/02/2026
Full time
IT Data Infrastructure Architect - Vice President Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. Our success depends on the talent and passion of our people. We offer a superior foundation for building a professional career where you can learn, achieve, and grow. Technology is the key differentiator that enables us to manage global businesses and serve clients on a resilient, secure, and innovative platform. Our award winning technology platforms drive business excellence and innovation across complex financial markets. Technology Architecture & Modernization The Architecture & Modernization (A+M) team drives the Firm's multi year technology modernization roadmap, focusing on architecture frameworks, product delivery, and developer enablement. We aim to modernize technologies and practices to deliver scalable, secure, and future ready platforms. Role Overview We are seeking a Data Infrastructure Architect with 7+ years of experience in designing and governing enterprise scale data platforms within regulated environments. The role ensures data is accessible, trusted, secure, and optimized for analytics, machine learning, and AI driven solutions. Ideal candidates will either already have transitioned to or be ready to transition from a hands on delivery role to strategic influence, shaping data architecture standards and guiding technology decisions across the organization. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Develop and execute data infrastructure architecture strategies, roadmaps, and blueprints for enterprise IT initiatives. Divisional Data Officer: Drive data architecture & governance, working in close collaboration with Firmwide Data Office and other Divisional Data Officers. Collaborate with SME teams building and scaling data platforms (data lakes, warehouses) across on prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Implement semantic layers for consistent, governed data views, enabling self service analytics and explainable AI. Oversee data quality processes and enforce standards to minimize data duplication and ensure trusted data. Recommend and implement cloud native solutions for scalability, resilience, and business continuity. Drive modernization of infrastructure systems through cloud adoption, automation, and software defined technologies. Governance & Compliance Conduct architecture reviews ensuring alignment with regulatory, security, and enterprise standards. Maintain reference architectures, policies, and best practices for data infrastructure. Ensure robust data protection, encryption, and zero trust security principles. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Promote architectural best practices, resolve design challenges, and influence technical decisions. Partner with enterprise architects, engineering teams, and SREs to align solutions with IT strategy. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams. Required Technical Skills Data Platforms: Experience in building & scaling data lakes, data warehouses, and associated data systems. Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL; MongoDB and cloud based platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift). Semantic Layer: Design and implementation for governed reusable data views. Data Governance Tools: Collibra, Alation, Talend or equivalent. Expertise in ETL tools and processes (e.g. Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica). Security: Data Privacy, Data Protection & Encryption frameworks & governance. Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman; familiarity with ITIL processes. Additional Helpful Skills Cloud Platform Awareness: One or more of AWS, Azure and /or GCP. Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet; CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Observability & Monitoring: Experience integrating observability and monitoring solutions (Splunk, Prometheus, Loki, Grafana). AI & Advanced Analytics Exposure LLM Integration: Retrieval augmented generation, fine tuning, prompt engineering. Generative AI: Building and deploying generative AI solutions for data driven insights and automation. Agentic AI: Designing agent based architecture for autonomous workflows and decision making. Qualifications & Experience 7+ years in IT data infrastructure within large, regulated enterprises. Proven experience in data architecture and modernization initiatives. Strong understanding of data security and compliance requirements in financial services. Excellent communication, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills. Key Competencies Ability to influence technical decisions in complex environments. Demonstrated leadership in cross functional teams. Strong analytical and strategic thinking. Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY We are committed to maintaining the first class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. Equal Employment Opportunity Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Corporate Technology is accountable for the operation, development and support of all applications across all areas of the business. Corporate Technology ensures IT strategy, architecture and solutions are aligned to business requirements. The BISO role is part of the IT Security team. IT Security are collectively responsible for the following areas: Cyber Support and Engineering, Security Operations Centre covering pen tests, red and blue teams, Cyber and Risk Change portfolio, Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management for the Group and Identity and Access Management. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 2 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for providing strategic information security leadership and oversight across all business units in the region. This role bridges global security strategy and regional business execution, ensuring that security, risk, and compliance objectives are effectively implemented, measured, and governed.The position partners closely with regional executives, technology leadership, and global security functions to embed a culture of security, drive control adoption, and maintain regulatory confidence.This role will work alongside the EMEA regional CISO on supporting the strategy, initiatives and roadmap for information security in MUFG EMEA. Working with key stakeholders internally to help embed security into the culture, whilst embedding technical controls into the mission critical business systems:Risk Advisory & Control Adoption Serve as the trusted advisor to business and technology units on security risks and control implementation. Support adoption of global security controls and standards within regional operations. Provide security input on new business initiatives, digital transformation, and third-party relationships.2. Security Training & Awareness Develop, tailor, and oversee delivery of security awareness programs by business line. Drive execution of phishing simulations and targeted learning interventions. Measure awareness effectiveness and report to management.3. Security Champion Network Establish and maintain a regional security champion community within business and operations teams. Promote local ownership of security best practices and risk reduction initiatives. Provide ongoing engagement, training, and recognition programs for champions.4. Security Strategy, Planning & Reporting Translate global and regional security objectives into actionable EMEA programs. Develop strategic plans, key risk metrics (KRIs/KPIs), and executive dashboards. Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting cycles for CISO and business leadership.5. Finance, Budgeting & Resourcing Support regional security budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation. Track spend against plan and provide variance analysis. Assist in developing business cases for new initiatives or investments.6. Security Program Governance Oversee the implementation and governance of global security programs in EMEA. Ensure adherence to enterprise security policies and frameworks. Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to maintain governance and accountability.7. Risk, Compliance & Audit Coordination Act as the single point of contact for IT Security related audits and compliance engagements. Manage audit readiness, evidence coordination, and remediation tracking. Maintain strong relationships with internal audit, compliance, and regulatory teams.8. Reporting & Global/Regional Coordination Coordinate EMEA security reporting and represent the region in global BISO forums. Ensure consistency of risk posture and alignment with global metrics and governance. Provide regional input into global policy updates and program design. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communication & Training Manage the Cyber & Risk training program. Ensuring Cyber integration with the business and technology. Communicating Risk & Cyber information across Bank EMEA and Securities. Be an escalation point for concerns about IT Security. Be a positive collaborator. People Management Ensure that the function is appropriately organised and adequately resourced by staff with appropriate skillsets to achieve its strategic objectives. Lead, direct and manage staff within the function to ensure that they: + Understand the responsibilities applicable to their roles + Comply with the firm's policies and procedures + Conduct themselves in a manner commensurate with the firm's values Actively manage performance, develop talent, identify key positions and persons and create sustainable success plans. Oversee appropriate training is in place to fulfil current and future skill requirements. Culture and Leadership Actively lead the integration of Bank and Securities technology functions. Promote the MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse. Promote a dynamic, delivery driven culture that works alongside business units to provide responsive resolutions and value driven solutions. Collective leadership by example on staff cyber education and awareness to embed a proactive cyber culture. Find ways to strengthen working relationships with stakeholders, including business teams. Lead by example in building relationships across the bank, establishing a stronger peer network and helping to strengthen collaboration. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand industry best practice, influence change and promote technical credibility. WORK EXPERIENCE Experienced in information security, technology risk, or related disciplines within financial services sector. Experienced in IT security and control policy with specific experience of FFEIC, SOX, COBIT, NIST, CRI Profile and ISO standards. Conversant in the security & risk trends across banking and other industries. Experienced with the Defence in Depth approach Strong track record of managing teams and building effective partnerships with peers. Strong experience in delivering training Professional information security certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar experience). Cloud Security experience and a good understanding of privacy legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 / GDPR). SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Strong strategic and analytical thinking. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proven ability to balance technical, business, and regulatory priorities. Collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes-driven leadership style. Demonstrated experience of risks & controls. A deep understanding of IT Control, Security and Cyber risks: + Defence in Depth model. + Network defence, IDS and DMZ + Network protocols and firewall standards + Detective monitoring - SIEM + Vulnerability Management + Access and Privileged Access Management Experienced in writing and maintaining IT documents, such as standards and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of strategic business and IT issues impacting the financial services market. Strong understanding of risk and its application across technology and the business. Good understanding
03/02/2026
Full time
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Corporate Technology is accountable for the operation, development and support of all applications across all areas of the business. Corporate Technology ensures IT strategy, architecture and solutions are aligned to business requirements. The BISO role is part of the IT Security team. IT Security are collectively responsible for the following areas: Cyber Support and Engineering, Security Operations Centre covering pen tests, red and blue teams, Cyber and Risk Change portfolio, Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management for the Group and Identity and Access Management. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 2 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for providing strategic information security leadership and oversight across all business units in the region. This role bridges global security strategy and regional business execution, ensuring that security, risk, and compliance objectives are effectively implemented, measured, and governed.The position partners closely with regional executives, technology leadership, and global security functions to embed a culture of security, drive control adoption, and maintain regulatory confidence.This role will work alongside the EMEA regional CISO on supporting the strategy, initiatives and roadmap for information security in MUFG EMEA. Working with key stakeholders internally to help embed security into the culture, whilst embedding technical controls into the mission critical business systems:Risk Advisory & Control Adoption Serve as the trusted advisor to business and technology units on security risks and control implementation. Support adoption of global security controls and standards within regional operations. Provide security input on new business initiatives, digital transformation, and third-party relationships.2. Security Training & Awareness Develop, tailor, and oversee delivery of security awareness programs by business line. Drive execution of phishing simulations and targeted learning interventions. Measure awareness effectiveness and report to management.3. Security Champion Network Establish and maintain a regional security champion community within business and operations teams. Promote local ownership of security best practices and risk reduction initiatives. Provide ongoing engagement, training, and recognition programs for champions.4. Security Strategy, Planning & Reporting Translate global and regional security objectives into actionable EMEA programs. Develop strategic plans, key risk metrics (KRIs/KPIs), and executive dashboards. Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting cycles for CISO and business leadership.5. Finance, Budgeting & Resourcing Support regional security budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation. Track spend against plan and provide variance analysis. Assist in developing business cases for new initiatives or investments.6. Security Program Governance Oversee the implementation and governance of global security programs in EMEA. Ensure adherence to enterprise security policies and frameworks. Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to maintain governance and accountability.7. Risk, Compliance & Audit Coordination Act as the single point of contact for IT Security related audits and compliance engagements. Manage audit readiness, evidence coordination, and remediation tracking. Maintain strong relationships with internal audit, compliance, and regulatory teams.8. Reporting & Global/Regional Coordination Coordinate EMEA security reporting and represent the region in global BISO forums. Ensure consistency of risk posture and alignment with global metrics and governance. Provide regional input into global policy updates and program design. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communication & Training Manage the Cyber & Risk training program. Ensuring Cyber integration with the business and technology. Communicating Risk & Cyber information across Bank EMEA and Securities. Be an escalation point for concerns about IT Security. Be a positive collaborator. People Management Ensure that the function is appropriately organised and adequately resourced by staff with appropriate skillsets to achieve its strategic objectives. Lead, direct and manage staff within the function to ensure that they: + Understand the responsibilities applicable to their roles + Comply with the firm's policies and procedures + Conduct themselves in a manner commensurate with the firm's values Actively manage performance, develop talent, identify key positions and persons and create sustainable success plans. Oversee appropriate training is in place to fulfil current and future skill requirements. Culture and Leadership Actively lead the integration of Bank and Securities technology functions. Promote the MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse. Promote a dynamic, delivery driven culture that works alongside business units to provide responsive resolutions and value driven solutions. Collective leadership by example on staff cyber education and awareness to embed a proactive cyber culture. Find ways to strengthen working relationships with stakeholders, including business teams. Lead by example in building relationships across the bank, establishing a stronger peer network and helping to strengthen collaboration. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand industry best practice, influence change and promote technical credibility. WORK EXPERIENCE Experienced in information security, technology risk, or related disciplines within financial services sector. Experienced in IT security and control policy with specific experience of FFEIC, SOX, COBIT, NIST, CRI Profile and ISO standards. Conversant in the security & risk trends across banking and other industries. Experienced with the Defence in Depth approach Strong track record of managing teams and building effective partnerships with peers. Strong experience in delivering training Professional information security certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar experience). Cloud Security experience and a good understanding of privacy legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 / GDPR). SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Strong strategic and analytical thinking. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proven ability to balance technical, business, and regulatory priorities. Collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes-driven leadership style. Demonstrated experience of risks & controls. A deep understanding of IT Control, Security and Cyber risks: + Defence in Depth model. + Network defence, IDS and DMZ + Network protocols and firewall standards + Detective monitoring - SIEM + Vulnerability Management + Access and Privileged Access Management Experienced in writing and maintaining IT documents, such as standards and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of strategic business and IT issues impacting the financial services market. Strong understanding of risk and its application across technology and the business. Good understanding
Join Barclays as a Business Information Security Officer. We currently have two openings, each aligned to different areas: one focused on developer environments and the other on infrastructure technologies. In this role, you will work closely with key technology and business stakeholders to ensure that strategic objectives are supported and that the organisation operates in a secure environment with security proactively embedded into our services. This position offers high visibility across Cyber & Technology leadership, partnering with senior management to help them understand their cyber risk posture and identify the actions and priorities needed to strengthen it. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The successful candidate will be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall). To be successful in this role you should have: Understanding of Security & Control Frameworks & Methodologies. Knowledge of Security Tooling and industry standards, including NIST frameworks. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, up to and including Senior Executives. Some other highly valued skills include: Background in the finance domain. Experience working within a large, complex organisation, collaborating across teams, and navigating structured processes. Purpose of the role To provide a primary liaison service between the business, technology, and security functions. In order to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and support the mitigation of security risk. Accountabilities Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management. Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant senior stakeholders. Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework. Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk. Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices. Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions. Vice President Expectations Contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures. Be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. Lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
03/02/2026
Full time
Join Barclays as a Business Information Security Officer. We currently have two openings, each aligned to different areas: one focused on developer environments and the other on infrastructure technologies. In this role, you will work closely with key technology and business stakeholders to ensure that strategic objectives are supported and that the organisation operates in a secure environment with security proactively embedded into our services. This position offers high visibility across Cyber & Technology leadership, partnering with senior management to help them understand their cyber risk posture and identify the actions and priorities needed to strengthen it. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The successful candidate will be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall). To be successful in this role you should have: Understanding of Security & Control Frameworks & Methodologies. Knowledge of Security Tooling and industry standards, including NIST frameworks. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, up to and including Senior Executives. Some other highly valued skills include: Background in the finance domain. Experience working within a large, complex organisation, collaborating across teams, and navigating structured processes. Purpose of the role To provide a primary liaison service between the business, technology, and security functions. In order to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and support the mitigation of security risk. Accountabilities Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management. Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant senior stakeholders. Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework. Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk. Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices. Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions. Vice President Expectations Contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures. Be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. Lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Senior Vice President of Software Engineering page is loaded Senior Vice President of Software Engineeringlocations: Marousi, Greece: Chiswick, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R321290 iGaming: If it's iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It's all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers. Position Summary Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company's Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit Light & Wonder's iGaming division operates the industry's largest digital gaming aggregation network, delivering 3,500+ games to operators across 100+ jurisdictions worldwide. Following record Q3 2025 performance with 16% revenue growth and expanding market share, we're accelerating our technology transformation.As Senior Vice President of Software Engineering , reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you'll lead the engineering vision powering our Infinity platform. You'll build and inspire a 200+ person engineering organization globally, establishing technical strategy, architecture standards, and the innovation roadmap that enables platform scale, regulatory expansion, and the player experiences millions love.The iGaming industry demands rapid technological evolution within stringent regulatory oversight-requiring a leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, deep technical expertise with business acumen, and bold innovation with proven execution. Candidate Profile The Senior Vice President of Software Engineering should be a visionary technology leader who inspires talented teams while delivering operational excellence in a highly regulated, 24/7 global environment. This leader will bring strategic thinking and P&L discipline, partnering with the CTO and business leaders to drive innovation and execution. They must be an exceptional people leader with proven experience in platform modernization and championing AI adoption across products and engineering operations. Setting Strategy Defines 3-year roadmap aligned with business objectives. Articulates clear vision for platform evolution, AI integration, and architectural modernization. Champions embedding AI/ML into platform capabilities-personalization, fraud detection, responsible gaming monitoring, and predictive analytics. Transforms engineering operations through AI-assisted development, intelligent testing, automated code review, and productivity tools. Establishes engineering standards, technology choices, and architectural principles enabling scale, reliability, security, and velocity. Ensures architectures enable compliance across 100+ jurisdictions with flexible systems adapting to evolving regulations. Executing for Results Translates strategy into execution through clear goals, metrics, and accountability. Manages organization through 6-10 senior leaders ensuring predictable delivery. Owns 24/7 operations for high-scale, low-latency systems serving millions of users globally. Implements SRE practices and incident management. Drives adoption of AI tools that amplify engineering productivity and platform capabilities. Establishes engineering metrics across delivery velocity, system performance, technical debt, team health, and business impact. Engages directly with customers and operators on technical sales support, platform integrations, and critical issue resolution. Collaborates with Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to enable business success. Leading Teams, Building Relationships and Using Influence Builds, inspires, and develops diverse teams that attract top talent and achieve exceptional results. Creates inclusive culture where engineers thrive. Establishes compelling vision attracting senior leaders, domain experts, and exceptional contributors. Proven track record hiring and curating talent at scale. Coaches senior leaders, creating succession depth and career pathways. Invests in continuous learning and skill development. Embodies Light & Wonder's "Creators" culture and "never settle" mindset. Fosters ownership, accountability, and excellence. Qualifications Knowledge and Experience 15+ years software engineering experience with 10+ years leading teams of 100+ engineers. VP/SVP-level track record scaling organizations and delivering business impact through technology. Deep expertise building high-scale distributed systems, SaaS platforms, or aggregation platforms serving millions of users with mission-critical uptime requirements. Expert in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and real-time systems. Experience in highly regulated environments-gaming, fintech, or similar industries requiring multi-jurisdictional compliance and regulatory certification is preferred. Experience managing distributed teams across geographies and time zones, building hybrid/remote cultures, and maintaining 24/7 operational excellence. Strong P&L understanding with ability to optimize technology spend, demonstrate ROI, and communicate strategy to board-level audiences. Characteristics Experience working at highest organizational levels. Translates complex technology into compelling business narratives. Envisions where technology and iGaming are headed. Makes decisive calls with incomplete information. Possesses courage to challenge constructively. Operates with transparency and accountability. Builds trust through consistent ethical behavior in regulated gaming environment. Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Maintains composure during incidents, learning and adapting quickly. Additional Information Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace. The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow. Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career .
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior Vice President of Software Engineering page is loaded Senior Vice President of Software Engineeringlocations: Marousi, Greece: Chiswick, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R321290 iGaming: If it's iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It's all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers. Position Summary Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company's Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit Light & Wonder's iGaming division operates the industry's largest digital gaming aggregation network, delivering 3,500+ games to operators across 100+ jurisdictions worldwide. Following record Q3 2025 performance with 16% revenue growth and expanding market share, we're accelerating our technology transformation.As Senior Vice President of Software Engineering , reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you'll lead the engineering vision powering our Infinity platform. You'll build and inspire a 200+ person engineering organization globally, establishing technical strategy, architecture standards, and the innovation roadmap that enables platform scale, regulatory expansion, and the player experiences millions love.The iGaming industry demands rapid technological evolution within stringent regulatory oversight-requiring a leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, deep technical expertise with business acumen, and bold innovation with proven execution. Candidate Profile The Senior Vice President of Software Engineering should be a visionary technology leader who inspires talented teams while delivering operational excellence in a highly regulated, 24/7 global environment. This leader will bring strategic thinking and P&L discipline, partnering with the CTO and business leaders to drive innovation and execution. They must be an exceptional people leader with proven experience in platform modernization and championing AI adoption across products and engineering operations. Setting Strategy Defines 3-year roadmap aligned with business objectives. Articulates clear vision for platform evolution, AI integration, and architectural modernization. Champions embedding AI/ML into platform capabilities-personalization, fraud detection, responsible gaming monitoring, and predictive analytics. Transforms engineering operations through AI-assisted development, intelligent testing, automated code review, and productivity tools. Establishes engineering standards, technology choices, and architectural principles enabling scale, reliability, security, and velocity. Ensures architectures enable compliance across 100+ jurisdictions with flexible systems adapting to evolving regulations. Executing for Results Translates strategy into execution through clear goals, metrics, and accountability. Manages organization through 6-10 senior leaders ensuring predictable delivery. Owns 24/7 operations for high-scale, low-latency systems serving millions of users globally. Implements SRE practices and incident management. Drives adoption of AI tools that amplify engineering productivity and platform capabilities. Establishes engineering metrics across delivery velocity, system performance, technical debt, team health, and business impact. Engages directly with customers and operators on technical sales support, platform integrations, and critical issue resolution. Collaborates with Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to enable business success. Leading Teams, Building Relationships and Using Influence Builds, inspires, and develops diverse teams that attract top talent and achieve exceptional results. Creates inclusive culture where engineers thrive. Establishes compelling vision attracting senior leaders, domain experts, and exceptional contributors. Proven track record hiring and curating talent at scale. Coaches senior leaders, creating succession depth and career pathways. Invests in continuous learning and skill development. Embodies Light & Wonder's "Creators" culture and "never settle" mindset. Fosters ownership, accountability, and excellence. Qualifications Knowledge and Experience 15+ years software engineering experience with 10+ years leading teams of 100+ engineers. VP/SVP-level track record scaling organizations and delivering business impact through technology. Deep expertise building high-scale distributed systems, SaaS platforms, or aggregation platforms serving millions of users with mission-critical uptime requirements. Expert in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and real-time systems. Experience in highly regulated environments-gaming, fintech, or similar industries requiring multi-jurisdictional compliance and regulatory certification is preferred. Experience managing distributed teams across geographies and time zones, building hybrid/remote cultures, and maintaining 24/7 operational excellence. Strong P&L understanding with ability to optimize technology spend, demonstrate ROI, and communicate strategy to board-level audiences. Characteristics Experience working at highest organizational levels. Translates complex technology into compelling business narratives. Envisions where technology and iGaming are headed. Makes decisive calls with incomplete information. Possesses courage to challenge constructively. Operates with transparency and accountability. Builds trust through consistent ethical behavior in regulated gaming environment. Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Maintains composure during incidents, learning and adapting quickly. Additional Information Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace. The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow. Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career .
