Head of Global Technology

Barings • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Barings is seeking an accomplished senior technology leader to own and lead the Global Technology & Data business area. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Global Technology will set and execute the firm’s technology strategy; ensure resilient, secure and scalable technology operations; oversee AI-related technology and application development; and enable the business through modern data capabilities, disciplined delivery and strong partnerships with senior stakeholders. The role includes line management responsibility for the senior Global Technology & Data leadership team.

The successful candidate will lead across Data Management, Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure Operations, Project Management and Technology Business Partnering. They will ensure AI-related technology, application development and platform strategy are governed, prioritised and delivered in line with business and regulatory expectations, while building a collaborative, accountable and high-performing function.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of senior leadership experience in technology, data and/or AI within a complex, highly regulated or enterprise-scale environment.
• Proven ability to define and deliver a multi-year technology, data and AI strategy, translating business priorities into roadmaps, investment plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading senior, multidisciplinary technology teams across data management, cyber security, infrastructure operations, project delivery, application development, engineering and technology business partnering.
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled technology, responsible AI governance, application development and digital transformation, with the ability to balance innovation, security, control and business value.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise data capabilities, including data governance, analytics, insight generation and using data to improve decision-making and operational effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of technology risk, cyber resilience, operational resilience, controls and the regulatory environment relevant to investment management or financial services.
• Track record of leading modernisation, automation and complex transformation programmes that improve business outcomes, strengthen control, reduce complexity and support sustainable cost efficiency.
• Experience overseeing technology investment, vendor performance, delivery governance and prioritisation across a complex global organisation.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, business heads, risk, compliance and board-level stakeholders.
• Ability to balance immediate operational priorities with long-term technology direction.
• Inclusive, proactive people leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to build trusted relationships, develop senior talent and foster innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in asset management or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the multi-year Global Technology, Data and AI strategy, translating enterprise priorities into a roadmap, investment plan and measurable outcomes.
• Own the Global Technology & Data operating model, including governance, accountability, prioritisation and alignment with business, risk and regulatory expectations.
• Lead the senior Global Technology & Data leadership team and support disciplined delivery, engagement and succession planning.
• Set strategic direction for AI-related technology, application development and enabling platforms, supporting secure, responsible and value-driven adoption.
• Oversee enterprise data capabilities, including data management, analytics, governance and insight generation.
• Ensure resilient, secure and scalable technology operations across infrastructure, cyber security, applications, collaboration tools and digital workplace capabilities.
• Drive modernisation, automation and digital transformation to improve business outcomes, enhance control, reduce complexity and support sustainable cost efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership, business heads, risk, compliance and the board to communicate technology priorities, manage trade-offs and secure sponsorship for strategic change.
• Build organisational capability through modern engineering practices, knowledge transfer, talent development and a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee technology risk, vendor performance, investment governance and delivery execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed