At HRD Solutions, we provide performance focused support to businesses in the areas of business strategy, organizational design and Human Resource Consulting.
Job overview
- 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.
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.
Method of application
Meet the Qualifications? Email your CV to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.