Group Chief Information Officer Financial Services - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
16-01-2015 4:42:42 PM
27-02-2015 4:42:42 PM
A successful specialist Financial Services Group seeks a skilled and dynamic CIO. This is a Superstar IT role leading the technology strategy for the group businesses. You will report directly into the Group CEO.
The objective of this role will be to implement state of the art Technology Systems for the Group and its subsidiaries. You will develop a scalable IT infrastructure that meets the business needs and act as a technology evangelist to the business, promoting best practices and implementing advanced solutions that facilitate the rapid growth of this fast-moving business.
You will need to meet the following requirements:
• At least 6-8 years relevant experience in senior management Information Technology roles
• Financial services industry experience is crucial (non negotiable)
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field
• A Post Graduate Degree would be an advantage
• Have the business acumen, leadership skills and fortitude sufficient to be an effective strategic partner to the CEO
• Be a creative change agent who can approach traditional challenges with new ideas and can influence co-workers across departmental lines
• Possess strong leadership capabilities complemented by a collaborative approach to business management
The successful candidate will have the following core responsibilities:
• Continuously improve the IT Vision, Strategy, Policies
• Promote digitization and automation initiatives to increase business capabilities
• Implement best-practices and drive IT innovation
• Monitor and improve financial performance
• Report directly into the Group CEO, to maintain an IT strategy that is in-line with the long-term business goal
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa