Technical Operations Manager

Lead the technology component of the JML lifecycle – provisioning, access management, and deprovisioning – ensuring zero gap coverage.

Work cross-functionally with people and Security to ensure access rights are granted and revoked accurately and on time.

Maintain complete audit trails for all JML activity to support regulatory and audit requirements.

Continuously improve JML workflows to reduce manual effort and time-to-productivity for new joiners.

Identify and prioritise high-volume, repetitive service desk queries and build automation (e.g. self-service portals, runbooks, scripts, workflow tools) to resolve them at scale.

Champion a shift-left approach – empowering colleagues to self-serve safely and reducing ticket volumes without compromising security.

Evaluate and implement tooling that improves operational efficiency, from TSM platforms to AI-assisted support capabilities.

Document operational processes and ensure knowledge is captured, maintained and accessible to the team.

Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Product and other internal functions.

Manage relationships with technology suppliers and service providers, ensuring effective service delivery and value for money.

Contribute to technology risk and controls framework, support internal and external audits as required

Proven experience leading an IT service desk or technology operations team in a regulated environment (financial services or fintech).

Strong hands-on technical expertise in endpoint management using MDM/UEM platforms.

Deep understanding of the JML lifecycle and associated access management controls.

Demonstrable experience building automation or scripting solutions to reduce manual service desk effort.

Strong grasp of ITSM principles and experience with platforms such as Jira Service management or equivalent.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance business impact, risk, and operational priorities.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across technical and business functions.

A genuine growth mindset: curious, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-scaling environment.

ITIL v4 Foundation certification or higher.

supporting FCA, PRA, Operational Resilience, and financial services regulatory requirements.

with AI-assisted service desk or chatbot automation.

Microsoft certifications relating to Microsoft 365, Security, Identity, or Endpoint Management.

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind:

Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities

Options for flexible working

Regular social activities

Pension contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health cover

Life assurance

Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Don’t tick every box?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description.

If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone.

That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working.

Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles.

Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.