CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Job Objective:

• Identifying and evaluating the latest technologies, assessing their potential for strategic advantage and business impact.
• Collaborating closely with executive leadership, business units, and stakeholders to understand their technology needs and drive technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Providing strong leadership and guidance to the technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy tailored to the company’s business objectives, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Create and manage the technology budget, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the design and implementation of robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements, security standards, and the industry’s best practices.
• Establish and maintain efficient and reliable technology operations, including systems infrastructure, network, data management, and security protocols for high performance, uptime, and data integrity.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring data privacy and security regulations compliance.
• Stay aware of the latest tech advancements to provide strategic insights and recommendations for maintaining our technological edge.

Job Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
2. 10 – 20 years of experience as a technology officer or in a similar senior technology leadership role, preferably in the banking industry.
3. Relevant IT certifications.
4. Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.
5. Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, and implementing data-driven decision-making.
6. Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology strategies.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the application.