Chief Technology Officer

Remote (U.S.) | Full-time | Reports to the CEO

A new commercial bank in the pre-opening stage, backed by a publicly listed parent company, is assembling its founding leadership team ahead of FDIC approval. We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to define and build the bank’s technology function from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join at the foundation and help shape a new American banking institution.

• Define the bank’s technology vision and multi-year roadmap, and serve as the primary technology advisor to the CEO and Board
• Lead the selection and implementation of the core banking system and the foundational infrastructure needed for FDIC approval and bank opening
• Build the digital banking platform, including online and mobile banking, and integrate it with core, payments, and regulatory reporting systems
• Establish the information security program in line with FFIEC and GLBA, including MFA, endpoint detection, security operations, and penetration testing
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning and the technology sections of the FDIC application
• Design a cloud-first, API-first architecture that meets banking regulatory requirements
• Set up data governance and the regulatory technology behind BSA/AML monitoring and Call Report preparation, working with the CFO and CRO
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, and service levels
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team as the bank grows

• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership at a commercial bank or financial services institution
• Deep knowledge of core banking platforms (Fiserv, Jack Henry, FIS, Temenos, or equivalent), ideally at banks under $1 billion in assets or early-stage growth banks
• Strong understanding of FFIEC IT examination guidelines, GLBA, and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Experience building and scaling technology infrastructure in an early-stage or high-growth financial institution
• Cloud architecture and API integration experience
• Ability to present technology strategy to Boards, regulators, and executives
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

• Direct experience with bank technology buildouts, core conversions, or bank charter technology requirements
• CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification
• Experience managing FDIC or OCC IT examinations
• Digital banking platform and open banking API experience

We are an equal opportunity employer.