Head of Applications

Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd. provided pay range This range is provided by Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Head of Applications A well-established bank in London is looking to hire a Head of Applications to take ownership of its core business applications and application strategy. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for the stability, evolution, and strategic direction of critical banking systems, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders, and third‑party vendors. What you’ll be doing: Owning the end‑to‑end application landscape , including core banking and key integrations Leading and developing a team across application support, development, and architecture Balancing change and transformation with day‑to‑day operational stability Working with the business to ensure applications support growth, efficiency, and customer experience Managing vendors, incidents, SLAs, and regulatory expectations in a controlled banking environment What they’re looking for: Strong experience leading banking or financial services applications Background in core banking platforms (e.g. Equation, Temenos, FLEXCUBE, Finacle or similar) Comfortable owning both delivery and support Solid understanding of application lifecycle management , DevOps, and cloud (Azure ideal) A collaborative leader who can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Why consider this role? Genuine influence over the application roadmap Stable, regulated environment with meaningful transformation underway Competitive package: up to £90,000 + bonus + benefits Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Banking and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd. by 2x Get notified about new Application Manager jobs in London Area, United Kingdom . #J-18808-Ljbffr