CTO/Lead Technology - FinTech

THE OPPORTUNITY :

We are seeking experienced individuals who want to be part of the key growth of our company, by working in a challenging but highly rewarding Lead Technology role. This is an opportunity for a self-starter someone with big ambitions, but also the urgency and resilience to achieve them. You will be responsible for the development and distribution of technology for external clients to help increase business. In addition to this, you will be dealing with our internal IT operations and leading the companys technology strategy to ensure it is working efficiently, profitably, and securely. It is important that you are a strategic thinker with strong business acumen. You will be well-versed in current technological trends and keep up to date with changing technologies to make sure that we always have the best infrastructure in place.

You will also be responsible for:

The oversight, management, and direction of the technical product development

Owning the vision, strategy, and execution of the tech teams roadmap

Ensuring the day-to-day business activities are supported through technology

Planning people, resource and budget needs for the technology team

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE :

Min 7-12 years of work experience as a senior technology resource

Proven experience in handling technology build for financial institutions

Exceptional track record in a technology leadership role

Excellent understanding of the commercial and operational complexities of building a creative and responsive technology function

A drive for constant technology innovation and improvement

First-class people management skills

Understanding budgets and business-planning

Ability to conduct technology analyses and research

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Build & Execute Technology strategy for the company in line with companys vision

Identify, evaluate, compare, select & execute the best in class technology solutions that drive customer success across products

Bring on-board able partners with shared vision to further strengthen the technology architecture

Develop, Track & Control the development of annual operating & capital budgets for asset procurement, staffing & general operations

Create & oversee technology standards and practices and ensure strict adherence especially security features & protocols.

Ensure technology stability is prioritized & contingency plans are created to ensure limited business outages

Be fully responsible for system architecture, customer journey & design of the companys technology platform to deliver a seamless, best in class technology experience to the clients.

Represent the company at various technology forums as a speaker and build an industry connect

Work closely with Country Management, Global Teams & External Stakeholders to deliver a cohesive & water tight payment solution for the clients.