Director – Backup & Recovery, Infrastructure Services
A senior leadership opportunity to direct Backup & Recovery operations within Infrastructure Services, overseeing strategy, execution, and team management at a global financial services organisation.
About the role
This is a director-level role within the Infrastructure Services division, focused on leading the Backup & Recovery function. The position carries responsibility for setting the strategic direction of data protection and recovery operations, ensuring systems and processes meet the reliability and compliance standards expected of a major financial institution.
The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end backup and recovery infrastructure, driving continuous improvement across technologies, methodologies, and governance frameworks. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional technology and business teams to align recovery objectives with broader organisational priorities.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leading and managing the Backup & Recovery team within Infrastructure Services
- Defining and executing the strategic roadmap for data protection and disaster recovery capabilities
- Ensuring operational resilience, compliance, and adherence to recovery time and recovery point objectives
- Engaging with senior stakeholders to communicate risk posture and programme progress
This role suits a seasoned infrastructure leader with deep expertise in backup and recovery technologies and a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, enterprise-grade environments within a regulated industry.