Chief Technology Officer at HRD Solutions

Job Objective / Summary

• The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) provides strategic leadership for the bank’s technology vision, ensuring the secure, innovative, and scalable use of IT to drive digital transformation, operational efficiency, and customer-centric financial services.
• The CTO leads technology modernization, strengthens cybersecurity resilience, and fosters continuous innovation to maintain competitive advantage and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Leadership:

• Define and execute the bank’s enterprise-wide technology strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead the digital transformation roadmap, leveraging AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and automation.

Technology Operations & Infrastructure:

• Oversee IT infrastructure, core banking systems, enterprise applications, and digital banking platforms.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of all mission-critical systems.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management:

• Strengthen cybersecurity posture, data privacy, and IT risk management in compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response to minimize vulnerabilities.

Innovation & Digital Banking

• Drive fintech innovation, development of digital products, and customer experience enhancements.
• Identify emerging technologies to create new revenue streams and operational efficiencies.

 Financial & Vendor Management:

• Manage IT budgets, optimize costs, and ensure positive ROI on technology investments.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with executive management to integrate technology into banking products and services.
• Act as a trusted advisor on digital strategy and innovation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely implementation of digital banking solutions and upgrades.
• iReduced system downtime and increased operational efficiency.
• Compliance with cybersecurity standards and minimized security breaches.
• Growth in adoption and usage of new digital services by customers.
• Achieved cost optimization and measurable ROI on technology initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in IT leadership, with at least 5 years in financial services, fintech, or digital banking.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• IT Governance, Security, or Cloud: CISA, CISSP, AWS, ITIL, PMP.
• Membership in recognized professional bodies such as Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) or Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is an advantage.

Skills / Competencies:

• Strong understanding of core banking systems, fintech trends, and emerging technologies.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, data protection, and IT risk management
• Strategic leadership with the ability to drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Salary
Open to negotiations