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  Defining and implementing a strategic IT plan that links business goals to IT goals.
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  Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate tech strategies with overall organizational design and process enhancement.
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  Designing and managing the infrastructure on which these applications ride (Acquiring and maintaining technology infrastructure).
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  Risk management – anticipate technological risks and develop plans/initiatives to mitigate it by operationalizing the IT response to mitigating these operational risks (Assessment & Management of IT risk).
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  Developing an IT continuity framework (to ensure continuation of services).
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  Establishing metrics for system performance and making decisions based on data-driven insights to inform the operation’s roadmap.

Requirements

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  A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field.
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  A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience as an Information Technology Professional.
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  Experience in a Finance organization with experience in core banking application is an advantage.
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  Expertise in .Net, Azure, AWS with a proven track record of leading innovative tech solutions.
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  Extensive knowledge of backend languages (C#, JavaScript, Python, Java)
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  Excellent MS Excel and Power BI skills
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  Demonstrable success in driving a company's digitalization vision and ensuring its alignment with business goals.
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  Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and nurturing talent in a diverse and dynamic tech team.
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  Familiarity with cybersecurity trends in fintech, with a history of maintaining robust and secure platforms.
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  Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate complex technical information to stakeholders and clients.