Head of Global Technology

Barings•Charlotte, NC

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 partnership 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, high-performing function and serving as a trusted, commercially focused business partner.

Requirements

10+ 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 sound judgment balancing innovation, security, control and business value.
Deep knowledge of enterprise data capabilities, including data governance, analytics, insight generation and the use of 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 influence and manage senior stakeholders, partnering 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 and strong communication skills, with the 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 is preferred but not essential.

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, ensuring strong governance, clear accountability, effective prioritisation and alignment with business, risk and regulatory expectations.
Lead the senior Global Technology & Data leadership team, building a high-performing, collaborative function with disciplined delivery, strong engagement and clear succession planning.
Set strategic direction for AI-related technology, application development and enabling platforms, ensuring secure, responsible and value-driven adoption.
Oversee enterprise data capabilities, including data management, analytics, governance and insight generation, to improve decision-making and operational effectiveness.
Ensure resilient, secure and scalable technology operations across infrastructure, cyber security, applications, collaboration tools and digital workplace capabilities.
Drive modernisation, automation and digital transformation initiatives that 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, effective knowledge transfer, talent development and a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
Maintain disciplined oversight of technology risk, vendor performance, investment governance and delivery execution.