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Purpose
The CTO will drive the company’s digital transformation and technology strategy, ensuring a secure, scalable, and future‑ready IT environment aligned with business objectives, regulatory compliance (QCB, AML/CFT, data privacy), and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities- Technology Strategy:
Define and implement the digital roadmap, align IT initiatives with business goals, manage budgets, and adopt emerging technologies. - Information Security:
Lead the security strategy, policies, incident response, and compliance (ISO 27001, QCB ICT, NIST); conduct audits and build a security‑aware culture. - Systems & Applications:
Oversee core business applications (remittance, forex, compliance), ensure system availability, secure integrations, cloud adoption, and automation. - IT Operations & Compliance:
Manage infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud), service delivery, and ensure audit readiness and compliance with data protection laws. - Vendors & Partners:
Evaluate and manage IT vendors, negotiate SLAs, oversee outsourced services, and mitigate third‑party risks. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with executives and regulators, present IT/security posture to the Board, and liaise with auditors. - Leadership & Talent:
Build and develop a high‑performing IT/cybersecurity team, foster innovation, and promote accountability.
- Secure, high‑availability IT environment and digital services.
- Full regulatory compliance with zero major breaches.
- Effective budget execution, service reliability, and data integrity.
- Achievement of internal and customer‑facing digital KPIs.
- Expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity (ISO, NIST, CIS), and IT risk management.
- Knowledge of fintech systems (AML, transaction monitoring, APIs).
- Familiarity with AI, ML, IoT, and BI tools.
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and vendor management skills.
- Master’s in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership within financial institutions.
- Proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise IT security, and infrastructure.
- Preferred certifications: CISM, CISSP, PMP, ITIL, ISO 27001, AWS/Azure Architect.
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