Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Tantrum is currently seeking a forward-thinking and innovative leader for the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In today's dynamic environment, technology and digital transformation are crucial to achieving our strategic objectives. As CTO, you will be instrumental in driving technological innovation, overseeing IT strategy, and ensuring that our technology infrastructure supports our investment goals and operational excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative technology initiatives and be a key member of the company's executive leadership team.
The Opportunity
At Tantrum, we invest in a wide range of businesses, from rapidly growing startups to established global enterprises. Our focus extends beyond capital infusion to include operational improvements and strategic growth, with technology playing a central role. As CTO, you will work closely with senior leadership to shape and implement technology strategies that enhance our portfolio companies' value and performance.
You will be a strategic advisor to the executive team, offering insights on technology trends, digital innovation, and IT strategy. This role provides an opportunity to lead major technology projects, drive digital transformation, and optimize IT resources across the organization and its portfolio companies.
Your Responsibilities
As CTO, you will lead the company's technology strategy and ensure that IT operations and systems are aligned with strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Technology Strategy and Leadership: Develop and execute the technology strategy in alignment with the company’s business goals, ensuring that IT initiatives drive value creation and support growth.
• Innovation and Digital Transformation: Identify and implement innovative technologies and digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive competitive advantage, and support strategic goals.
• IT Infrastructure and Operations: Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, including systems, networks, and applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Data and Analytics: Drive data management, governance, and analytics to support business intelligence and decision-making across the organization and portfolio companies.
• Cybersecurity: Develop and enforce cybersecurity strategies and protocols to safeguard the company’s digital assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners, ensuring that service levels, contracts, and deliverables meet organizational needs.
• Portfolio Support: Collaborate with portfolio company leadership to assess and address their technology needs, ensuring alignment with broader investment objectives.
• Change Management: Lead technology-related change management initiatives, including system upgrades, integrations, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Technology Strategy: Align technology strategy with business objectives, ensuring that IT investments and initiatives support the company’s strategic goals.
• Innovation Leadership: Act as a strategic advisor on technology trends, digital transformation, and IT governance.
• IT Operations: Ensure the efficient and secure operation of IT infrastructure and systems.
• Data Management: Oversee data management practices and analytics to drive business insights and performance.
• Cybersecurity: Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect the company’s digital assets and ensure compliance.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strategic Vision: Strong ability to develop and implement technology strategies that align with business goals and drive innovation.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading technology teams and managing IT operations within complex and high-growth environments.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, and digital transformation best practices.
• Vendor Management: Experience in managing technology vendors and partners effectively.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of addressing and resolving technology-related challenges.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have:

• 25 years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a minimum of 5 years as a senior executive in a private equity, asset management, transaction advisory or high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing technology strategies that drive business value and support growth objectives.
• Expertise in IT operations, cybersecurity, data management, and technology innovation.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with broader business goals.
• Experience working with C-suite executives and leading cross-functional teams.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience working with portfolio companies in a private equity, asset management or transaction advisory setting.
• Bachelor’s degree, Masters, MBA
• Professional certifications or a related advanced degree.
• Global technology experience, particularly in managing IT functions across multiple regions.

What We Look For
We are seeking an innovative and results-driven CTO who is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a high-growth environment.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package and a unique opportunity to lead transformative technology initiatives in a dynamic environment. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Continuous learning: Develop the skills and mindset to navigate the future of your career.
• Success as defined by you: We offer the tools and flexibility to shape your career in your own way.
• Transformative leadership: Receive the coaching and support you need to become a leader in the industry.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Be part of an environment that values your voice and supports your growth.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the growth and success of our business, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person