Job Description

Chief Information OfficerCountry: Mexico

IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to helping more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture, and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander’s global division that supports some of the world’s most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander CIB is looking for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Corporate & Investment Banking based out of Corporativo Banco santa Fe.

This role will define, lead, and execute the technology strategy for the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business, ensuring scalable, resilient, and modern technology platforms that support Markets, Cash Management, Trade Finance, and Banking products. The position is responsible for driving innovation, core modernization, digital transformation, and technology enablement aligned with business growth objectives and client needs.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration, and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Defining and leading the end-to-end technology strategy for the CIB business, with a strong focus on Markets technology platforms and architecture.
• Driving the modernization of trading, risk, payments, and transaction banking platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Partnering closely with business leaders across Markets, Cash Management, Trade Finance, and Banking to deliver technology capabilities aligned with commercial objectives and client needs.
• Leading large-scale transformation initiatives focused on cloud adoption, platform simplification, automation, APIs, and digital enablement.
• Overseeing the architecture, engineering, development, and delivery of mission-critical systems supporting front-to-back business processes.
• Promoting innovation and adoption of emerging technologies, including Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and real-time processing capabilities.
• Defining enterprise technology standards and target architectures aligned with business growth and future scalability.
• Managing complex technology environments, reducing legacy dependencies while improving engineering efficiency and delivery capabilities.
• Leading strategic vendor relationships, technology partnerships, and system integration initiatives.
• Building and developing high-performing technology teams with strong engineering, architecture, and delivery capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

Professional Experience

• 15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles within Corporate & Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, or global financial institutions. (Required)
• 10+ years of experience in senior technology leadership positions such as CIO, CTO, Head of Technology, or equivalent. (Required)
• Proven experience leading large-scale technology transformation programs within banking environments. (Required)
• Strong track record managing complex technology ecosystems supporting Markets businesses. (Required)
• Deep exposure to Capital Markets, Foreign Exchange (FX), Derivatives, and trading environments. (Required)
• Experience with Cash Management, Trade Finance, and Banking platforms. (Preferred)
• Experience modernizing core platforms, digital architectures, and enterprise technology capabilities. (Required)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Required)
• MBA or postgraduate degree in Technology, Business Administration, Digital Transformation, or a related discipline. (Preferred)

Languages

• Advanced or Fluent English. (Required)

Hard Skills

• Deep knowledge of Markets technology, including trading platforms, front-to-back architecture, FX, derivatives, and risk systems. (Required)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, distributed systems, APIs, cloud technologies, and microservices. (Required)
• Experience with payments, transaction banking, Cash Management, and Trade Finance platforms. (Preferred)
• Expertise in core banking modernization and digital transformation initiatives. (Required)
• Strong knowledge of Data platforms, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and automation technologies. (Required)
• Experience managing large-scale technology delivery organizations and complex system integrations. (Required)
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, platform scalability, and technology resilience. (Required)

Soft Skills

• Strong strategic and business-oriented mindset.
• Executive leadership and influence across business and technology stakeholders.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization capabilities.
• High resilience and execution focus under pressure.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Talent development and organizational leadership capabilities.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We offer more than just a paycheck—our benefits are designed to support your life, your goals, and your well-being, now and into the future.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote holistic well-being.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer parental leave, childcare support, and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• We enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• We believe in the power of helping. You can dedicate part of your working hours to volunteering.

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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