Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead its technology strategy and oversee IT governance, operational resilience, cybersecurity, and technology risk in a regulated financial services environment. The role includes advising senior leadership and the Board, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, and overseeing outsourced technology services and third-party risks. The CIO will lead technology delivery, budgets, policies, and performance, while supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, audits, and regulatory engagement. The position also involves developing responsible AI and data strategies, assessing emerging technologies, and integrating AI and automation into operations. Candidates should have significant senior technology leadership experience in regulated financial services, ideally in payments, fintech, e-money, or banking, and a track record of developing enterprise IT strategy. Strong expertise in ICT governance, cybersecurity, operational resilience, technology risk, outsourcing oversight, and applicable regulatory frameworks is required. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field is required; an MBA, postgraduate qualification, and relevant professional certifications are desirable. Candidates should also bring experience with AI strategy and implementation, familiarity with AI/ML and data practices, and strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills. Appointment is subject to regulatory approval and applicable fitness and probity requirements.