About the Role

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses across every sector rely on strong technology leadership to remain competitive, secure, and customer-centric. Our organisation operates at the intersection of Technology and Financial Services, supporting large-scale digital transformation, enterprise data modernisation, and mission-critical operational excellence. We partner closely with internal stakeholders, global teams, and industry leaders to build capabilities that increase speed, strengthen reliability, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

We are seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) who brings deep technical judgment, strong operational discipline, and the ability to translate complex technology strategies into clear business value. This leader will oversee enterprise systems, cloud modernisation, cybersecurity posture, data strategy, and digital innovation within a multi-business-unit framework with high regulatory oversight.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future state of a fast-expanding technology organisation, designing long-term architecture, elevating engineering best practices, building a resilient digital ecosystem, and driving enterprise-wide alignment around a shared vision.

If you thrive in large-scale environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and excel at unifying cross-functional teams around transformative initiatives, this role offers both scale and impact at an executive level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business, financial, and regulatory priorities.
• Oversee core IT operations, including infrastructure, cloud systems, cybersecurity, networks, and mission-critical applications.
• Direct multi-year digital transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, data modernisation, and operational resilience.
• Strengthen cybersecurity governance, identity management, risk mitigation, incident response, and compliance with industry frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Drive cloud migration, modernisation of legacy systems, and adoption of AI-powered tools to elevate efficiency and performance.
• Oversee vendor management, enterprise procurement, and multimillion-dollar technology budgets with strong ROI discipline.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to influence enterprise-level decision-making.
• Establish enterprise data frameworks, analytics maturity, and data governance practices that support real-time insight generation.
• Champion technology excellence through process improvement, system reliability, performance monitoring, and service-level commitments.
• Develop and mentor high-performing IT leadership teams across infrastructure, security, engineering, and enterprise systems.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive leadership in Technology, IT Operations, Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture.
• 6+ years in executive leadership roles (CIO, VP Technology, VP Infrastructure, CTO-adjacent).
• Proven success leading large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernisation, and executive-level technology governance.
• Strong command of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and data protection.
• Expertise with enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), modern infrastructure, and distributed systems.
• Experience overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, vendor negotiations, and global IT operations.
• Ability to translate technical strategy into measurable business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence C-suite, board members, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s or MBA highly preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with the ability to set a long-term vision while executing operational excellence.
• High-judgment leader with strong decision-making ability in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Deep commitment to security, data integrity, and operational reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire teams, create alignment, and build a culture of accountability.
• Strong business acumen with a balance of innovation and pragmatism.
• Comfortable leading in ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and navigating enterprise-level challenges.

Strategic Support

• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and CHRO to drive long-term organisational transformation.
• Provide Board-level reporting on key technology initiatives, cybersecurity posture, and operational risks.
• Ensure strong alignment between technology roadmaps and financial planning cycles.
• Inform corporate strategy through data, industry insights, and emerging technology trends.
• Enable scalability across all business units through modernised systems and intelligent automation.

Working Conditions

• Executive-level role within a large, multi-functional operation.
• Collaboration with global, cross-time-zone teams.
• Hybrid or Remote (U.S.) with periodic travel for leadership meetings, off-sites, and strategic initiatives.
• High-visibility, high-impact environment with substantial decision-making authority.

Job Function

• Executive Leadership
• Information Technology & Cybersecurity
• Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation
• Data Strategy, Infrastructure, and IT Governance
• Vendor Management, Budget Ownership & Organisational Enablement

Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation Range: $235,000 – $370,000 USD
(Combination of base salary + bonus + long-term incentives)

Benefits Package Includes:

• Executive-level medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• Annual performance bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
• Leadership development budget and continued education support
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and executive leave options
• Wellness, mental-health, and employee support programs

Why Join Us

• Join an organization positioned at the forefront of Technology + Financial Services, driving nationwide digital transformation.
• Lead a high-impact technology organization with the autonomy to architect enterprise-level change.
• Work alongside a visionary, mission-driven executive team committed to innovation, security, and long-term stability.
• Make decisions that influence millions of customers, partners, and internal users across a nationwide footprint.
• Grow within a culture that values integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Build systems, teams, and frameworks that create lasting impact for years to come.