Company Description

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina.  

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Job Description

Role Type: Executive Director (Fractional / Part-time)

Work Authorization: U.S. citizen, Green card 

Hours: 10 - 20 hours/week

Hourly: Dependant on experience

Start: Immediate

Location: Chicago preferred, U.S. based

What You’ll Do 

The Executive Director will lead strategic delivery and sales across financial and international banking clients, with a strong emphasis on network and computer infrastructure. This role combines deep technical expertise with executive-level leadership to drive innovation, operational excellence, and global expansion. The core capabilities include:  

 

Strategic Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, aligning infrastructure capabilities with business goals. 
• Develop and execute strategic plans for international banking operations, ensuring compliance with global financial regulations. 
•  Lead cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions that enhance customer success and operational efficiency. 
• Coordinate Burwood resources from a sales and delivery perspective to ensure high quality and customer satisfaction. 

 

Financial & Banking Expertise 

• Oversee systems integration across international markets. 
• Ensure robust risk management and compliance frameworks are in place for all banking operations. 
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to support international transactions, currency management, and cross-border banking relationships. 

 

Infrastructure Oversight 

• Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable network and computing infrastructure. 
   

Operational Excellence 

• Monitor KPIs related to infrastructure reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. 
• Drive continual improvement initiatives across IT service management, asset tracking, and change management. 
• Partner with internal teams to optimize hardware lifecycle, inventory management, and network security protocols. 

 

 

Qualifications

Who You Are 

• Former VP, SVP, CIO, CTO level experience in an international banking or financial institution 
• 10+ years of leadership experience in financial services or international banking. 
• Proven track record managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including cloud, network, and data center environments. 
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI, GDPR, Basel III) 
• Experience with global banking platforms and cross-border financial operations. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

 

The Tech Stuff 

• Responsibilities for revenue, profit, loss, and decisions impacting the financial structure of Client engagements. 
• Industry expertise utilizing technology to drive business objectives. 

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; rather, we aim to be the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.