Distinguished Engineer – CTO, BFSI

Nagarro

Distinguished Engineer - CTO shaping BFSI transformation at a global scale in a Digital Product Engineering company. Seeking deep BFSI experience and strategic thinking.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive BFSI domain expertise with a focus on technology strategy, architecture, and transformation. Capable of articulating complex technical concepts into business value while navigating regulatory landscapes and leading client advisory engagements.

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BFSI Domain AuthorityCore Banking PlatformsTechnology Transformation ProgramsRegulatory Landscape KnowledgeClient Advisory Engagements

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Hard Skills

BFSI Technology ArchitecturesCore Banking ModernizationAI-Driven UnderwritingReal-Time Payments InfrastructureRisk & Compliance SystemsData/AI PlatformsISO 20022SWIFTFedNowBasel IV

Soft Skills

MentoringThought LeadershipStrategic Communication

Tools & Technologies

TemenosFinastraFISDORAMiFID IIGDPRSR 11-7BCBS 239

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAAdvanced Qualification in FinanceAdvanced Qualification in Computer ScienceAdvanced Qualification in Engineering

Industry Keywords

BankingCapital MarketsInsurancePaymentsWealth ManagementEmbedded FinanceESG Risk FrameworksFinancial InstitutionsGlobal Investment BankTop-10 Insurer

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on RailsSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the definitive BFSI domain authority for the BU, the go-to voice on banking, capital markets, insurance, payments, and wealth management
Co-develop and articulate compelling, differentiated BFSI Points of View (PoVs) on themes such as core banking modernization, AI-driven underwriting, real-time payments infrastructure, open banking, ESG risk frameworks, and embedded finance
Lead client advisory engagements at the CTO, CIO, CDO, and Chief Risk Officer level, helping clients navigate technology strategy, architecture decisions, and transformation roadmaps
Act as the intellectual sparring partner to the Hustler (Sales) shaping pursuit strategy, deal positioning, and executive narratives that resonate with sophisticated financial institution buyers
Drive the BFSI solution strategy, working with practice leads to ensure our offerings address the real problems on the desk of a COO at a global investment bank or a CDO at a top-10 insurer
Represent the company as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, and thought leader at leading BFSI forums, Sibos, Money20/20, FT Banking Summit, and academic institutions
Build an external advisory board of BFSI executives and academics to continuously stress-test our strategy
Mentor and elevate the domain knowledge of client-facing teams globally
Identify white spaces in the market and translate them into pipeline opportunities with the Hustler

Requirements

What you’ll need

20+ years of deep BFSI experience, ideally as a former CTO, CIO, or Chief Architect at a top-tier global bank
Knowledge of BFSI technology architectures, core banking platforms (Temenos, Finastra, FIS), payments rails (ISO 20022, SWIFT, FedNow), risk & compliance systems, and data/AI platforms
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value narratives consumable by a CFO or a Board Risk Committee
First-hand experience managing large-scale technology transformation programs inside a global financial institution
Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape — Basel IV, DORA, MiFID II, GDPR, SR 11-7, BCBS 239 — and their technology implications
Published author, recognized speaker, or industry body contributor (SWIFT, IIF, World Economic Forum Financial Services) preferred
MBA, or equivalent advanced qualification in Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development