About BMS Group:
BMS is a dynamic, independent, global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong, local focus and understanding of market needs.
Our teams are respected globally for their specialist market knowledge, intelligent analysis and insight. Our people strive to be ‘the best in class’ and with an innovative approach and their entrepreneurial thinking, our clients truly benefit from better solutions to policy development and placement.
Being independent makes a key difference to our clients, giving our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions, tailored to meet their business needs. Coupled with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.
About the role
The Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture is responsible for defining and governing the enterprise technology strategy and architecture for BMS Group, ensuring business strategy is translated into coherent operating models, business capabilities, and executable technology roadmaps.
Sitting within Technology and reporting to the CTO, this role bridges business strategy, technology direction, and enterprise change, providing clarity on where BMS is investing, why, and how technology will evolve to support growth, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
The role partners closely with Group Change to ensure enterprise and business architecture are embedded into transformation design and governance, while retaining clear ownership of technology strategy, architectural standards, and long-term technical direction.
Experience
• Insurance or financial services industry experience, with understanding of regulatory, operational, and customer dynamics preferred but by no means an essential requirement,
• Significant experience in IT and business transformation, including leadership roles within enterprise or business architecture.
• Proven track record of developing and executing enterprise-wide architecture strategies that connect business and technology outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams and driving cross-organisational change.
• Strong background across multiple architecture domains (business, data, applications, infrastructure, and security).
Skills
• Strategic and visionary thinker with the ability to connect business strategy, capabilities, and technology execution.
• Expertise in enterprise and business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and modern architecture practices (cloud, APIs, data platforms).
• Commercial acumen with a focus on business value realisation and capability maturity.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, able to influence and inspire at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, able to simplify complex concepts for both technical and business audiences.
Personal Attributes
• Visionary and forward-looking, with a passion for shaping how technology and business architecture enable transformation.
• Collaborative and inclusive, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and the development of others.
