Job Description

Job Summary Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organisation's long-term IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Establish and manage IT governance, policies, standards, and architectural frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business, operational, and regulatory needs.
• Provide strategic guidance to executives on technology trends, risks, and investment priorities.
• Collaborate across Finance, Compliance, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure cohesion.
• Oversee infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and all end-user computing systems.
• Ensure the high availability and stability of critical platforms and business-essential applications.
• Manage core systems, including POS, branch systems, treasury engines, and data platforms.
• Drive system improvements, upgrades, and automation to optimise performance and scalability.
• Oversee integrations with major partners and platforms.
• Lead cybersecurity strategy and implementation across the organisation.
• Manage data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity frameworks.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and oversee incident management and remediation.
• Work closely with Risk and Compliance to maintain a secure and compliant technology environment.
• Lead digital initiatives from conception through delivery, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Drive automation, process optimisation, and modern digital capabilities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver digital solutions.
• Oversee testing, documentation, user training, and change management activities.
• Identify opportunities in AI, automation, analytics, customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and external partners.
• Oversee procurement processes and technology spend governance.
• Negotiate SLAs and ensure that vendors meet performance and compliance obligations.
• Reduce vendor dependency and ensure strong knowledge transfer.
• Develop and manage the IT and digital transformation budget.
• Ensure cost optimisation, ROI tracking, and value-driven use of technology resources.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain transparent cost reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary IT and Digital team.
• Build internal capability to reduce reliance on external suppliers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee IT support teams and ensure service excellence across all technology touchpoints.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of IT leadership experience, preferably in financial services or a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, regulatory reporting, cybersecurity, and risk.
• Proven experience modernising systems and leading digital transformation initiatives.

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Software Developers
• Mobile Developers
• Business and Systems Analysts
• BI and SQL Experts

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For more information, contact:
Lameez Mohamed
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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