Job Description

Be responsible for defining and executing the company's Technology vision, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and innovative fintech solutions. You will lead the Technology and Data teams, overseeing the development of cutting-edge Financial platforms and Infrastructure. Your role involves strategic planning, driving digital transformation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high-performance technology culture.
Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement company Technology strategy to align with business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive innovation in fintech solutions, ensuring the company remains a market leader in digital financial services.
• Oversee the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable, highperformance, and secure technology solutions.
• Identify emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business.

Technical Execution & Product Development

• Lead the end-to-end technology development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
• Oversee the design, security, and scalability of the company's financial products and services.
• Drive Agile and DevSecOps best practices to enhance software development efficiency.
• Ensure the successful integration of APIs, third-party financial services, and cloudbased infrastructures.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure company technology infrastructure complies with industry regulations (POPIA, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Implement robust cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard data and mitigate risks.
• Establish policies and best practices for data governance, system security, and IT risk management.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team, including software engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the technology department.
• Work closely with the executive leadership team to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Engage with stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and customers, to communicate the company's technology vision.

Technology & Infrastructure Optimisation

• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise architecture to ensure efficiency and scalability. Optimise system performance, data storage, and processing to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Lead the adoption of AI, machine learning, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
• Ensure seamless integration of financial services through API-driven architectures.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, as well as an MBA.
• Certification in Cloud computing, Agile methodologies, or Cybersecurity is a plus.

Experience

• 10+ years experience in Technology leadership roles, preferably in fintech or Financial services.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in managing software development teams and enterprise IT infrastructures.
• Strong background in Cybersecurity, Data governance, and Regulatory compliance.

Competencies & Skills

• Technology Strategy & Execution - Ability to define and implement technology roadmaps that align with business objectives.
• Software Development Leadership - Strong background in software engineering, system architecture, and Agile methodologies.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance - Expertise in data security, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Cloud & Infrastructure Management - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise architecture.
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies - Knowledge of fintech trends, AI, blockchain, and big data analytics is advantageous.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Proven ability to lead technology teams and engage with executives, investors, and regulators.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Understanding of fintech, financial services, and the competitive landscape.

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