About this role
About us
At GBST, we're inspiring wealth innovation for leading wealth management and advice organisations across the globe. For over 35 years, we've partnered with some of the world's most respected financial services businesses, delivering technology that enables growth, efficiency, and exceptional client experiences. As we continue to invest in modernising our platforms and cloud capabilities, we're creating smarter, more connected solutions that transform the way wealth businesses operate. Joining GBST means being part of a collaborative, global team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering real value for our clients.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced technology and consulting leader to head our UK-based Technical Solutions team and partner with some of the leading wealth management organisations across the EMEA region.
This role sits at the intersection of client consulting, solution architecture, and delivery leadership. You'll lead strategic discovery engagements, advise clients on how best to leverage GBST's technology, and shape solution outcomes that support their long-term business objectives.
As a trusted advisor, you'll engage with senior client stakeholders to understand business challenges, provide technical and commercial guidance, and design scalable cloud-based solutions that deliver measurable value. You'll then work closely with our global teams to ensure those solutions are successfully transitioned into delivery and implementation.
Key responsibilities will include
Lead discovery and strategic consulting engagements across EMEA
Advise clients through business and technology transformation
Facilitate workshops to define requirements, resolve challenges, and agree future-state solutions
Translate business objectives into scalable solution designs using GBST SaaS platforms and APIs
Guide implementation strategies, integrations, and technical decisions
Lead and develop Technical Managers and Senior Technical Consultants, building a high-performing, client-focused culture
Collaborate across Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Delivery to move from design to execution
Manage utilisation, forecasting, delivery priorities, and regional stakeholder relationships
Set consulting best practices to ensure consistent quality and exceptional client outcomes.
Skills & Experience Required
You’ll bring consulting expertise, technical leadership, and commercial judgement, building trusted relationships at all levels. We’re particularly interested in candidates with:
Led client-facing consulting, solution design, or technical advisory engagements in Wealth Management, Financial Services, FinTech, or SaaS
Experience partnering with senior business and technology stakeholders to shape transformation programs and technology strategies
Strong discovery and requirements gathering, translating complex business needs into practical technology solutions
A track record leading technical consulting, pre-sales, professional services, or solution architecture teams
Experience designing and implementing cloud-based SaaS solutions
Strong knowledge of modern software engineering and cloud technologies, ideally AWS
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, confident with executive audiences
Commercial awareness balancing client outcomes, delivery objectives, and business growth
GBST & U benefits
2 days flexible/hybrid working arrangement
Instant savings and discounts on major retailers across the country
Private Health Insurance including Dental and Optical Cover
Non-contributory Pension Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Car, Cycle to Work and Additional Pension Contributions
Additional GBST & U day off every year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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If you’re looking for a role where you can be a part of exciting innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now or if you would like to hear more about our career opportunities in the future