Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Reporting to the CEO, the CIO will direct the Bank’s technology agenda and ensure secure, reliable and high-performing systems across cyber security, core banking, infrastructure, applications, digital channels, data and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a technology strategy aligned to the Bank’s transformation and growth plans
• Strengthen cyber security and overall technology resilience
• Ensure core banking systems are stable, scalable and high performing
• Optimise enterprise architecture, infrastructure and applications
• Lead digital transformation and support customer and operational improvements
• Oversee data management, governance and utilisation
• Maintain strong business continuity and disaster recovery readiness
• Manage technology budgets, resources and internal controls
• Collaborate with senior management on technology priorities
• Lead and develop teams across all technology functions

Ideal Skills and Attributes

• Forward-thinking with strong execution capability and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative and empowering leadership style with a record of developing staff.
• Commercially astute, risk-aware and experienced in maintaining strong internal controls.
• Able to influence at executive and board level with excellent communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and vendor management capability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary Qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or Master’s in IT are highly regarded.
• 10+ years in senior IT leadership roles, with 5+ years in banking or financial services.
• Strong background in core banking systems, enterprise architecture and cyber security.
• Proven experience leading digital transformation and major technology programs.
• Experience managing complex technology budgets and resources in regulated environments.

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