Head of consulting-technology

Job Title: Head of Technology Consulting – Banking & Financial ServicesLocation: Mumbai/ChennaiReporting to: Head of ConsultingRole OverviewWe are seeking a Head of Technology Consulting to lead advisory engagements withbanks and financial institutions, guiding them through enterprise-wide transformation —from their current to future state architecture.This leader will help banks modernize their technology landscape, hollow the core, andbuild resilient, cloud-native, data-driven, and AI-enabled ecosystems.The ideal candidate combines deep banking domain knowledge (spanning both retail andcorporate banking) with proven expertise in enterprise architecture, modernizationstrategy, cloud, data, and emerging technologies.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Technology Advisory Engage with bank CXOs and CIOs to define their technology vision,modernization roadmap, and future-state architecture. Lead current-to-future state assessments across core banking, payments,channels, lending, and trade, treasury, and data ecosystems. Define and drive “hollow the core” strategies—decoupling legacy systems andenabling composable, API-led architectures. Shape enterprise blueprints that align technology, business, and data strategiesto enable agility, scalability, and faster time-to-market.2. Banking Transformation Leadership Design and oversee transformation programs across retail and corporatebanking—covering core modernization, digital enablement, and intelligentautomation. Evaluate legacy technology estates and propose modernization paths includingcore replacement, cloud migration, or integration overlays. Align technology initiatives with business growth priorities, regulatorycompliance, and operational resilience.3. Cloud, Data & AI Strategy Define multi-cloud and hybrid cloud adoption frameworks addressing dataresidency, security, and performance. Develop data modernization strategies—covering data lake design, governance,and real-time analytics enablement. Build AI/ML enablement frameworks to help banks leverage data-drivenintelligence across operations, risk, and customer experience. Identify and drive AI use cases such as predictive risk modeling, paymentinvestigation, fraud detection, customer analytics, and generative AI–poweredautomation. Guide banks in building resilient, adaptive architectures that ensure continuity,compliance, and performance across platforms.4. Ecosystem & Partnership Enablement Help banks leverage fintech, hyperscale, and ecosystem partnerships toaccelerate transformation. Shape open banking, API monetization, and platform integration strategies. Collaborate with cloud and technology partners to co-create innovative digitalsolutions and joint go-to-market initiatives.5. Practice Development & Leadership Build and mentor a high-performing consulting team of enterprise architects andtransformation specialists. Develop banking technology playbooks, transformation frameworks, and maturitymodels. Drive thought leadership through whitepapers, client forums, and industryconferences. Represent the firm as a trusted advisor and industry thought leader in bankingtechnology transformation.Key Skills & ExperienceEssential: 15+ years in banking technology, enterprise architecture, or consulting, withsignificant exposure to retail and corporate banking. Deep understanding of core banking systems, digital channels, payments,lending, trade, treasury, and cash management. Proven experience in designing and leading large-scale transformation andmodernization programs. Expertise in modern architecture paradigms — microservices, APIs, event-drivendesign, containerization, and cloud-native platforms. Hands-on experience in cloud strategy, resilience design, and data platformmodernization. Understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application in banking — includingautomation, personalization, and decision intelligence. Strong ability to engage, influence, and build trust with CXO-level stakeholders.Desirable: Exposure to Islamic banking and regional regulatory frameworks (e.g., Middle East,Africa, or Asia). Experience with hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data/AI platformintegration. Prior consulting experience with Big 4, large SIs, or specialized bankingtechnology firms. Demonstrated thought leadership in AI, cloud, or digital transformation for banking.Education & Certifications Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). Certifications in Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF), Cloud Architecture (AWS,Azure, or GCP), or AI/ML are desirable.Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a passion for technology-led banking transformation. Deep domain understanding with the ability to connect business, data, andtechnology strategies. Strong communicator and storyteller who can simplify complex concepts for CXOaudiences. Visionary leader who inspires teams and clients to embrace innovation, AI, andecosystem thinking. Collaborative, adaptable, and driven to make measurable client impact.