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We have been retained by a prestegious banking client in the Middle East. They are looking for a talented CIO who will help build a roadmap and execute their Digital Transformation strategy. If that excites you we would love to hear from you!
This person will be part of the Bank ExCo, reporting into the COO and responsible for all technology and operational performance for the Bank.
You must have a deep technology understanding, have managed operations/service teams and outstanding relationship skills. You will also need to have a strong retail or wholesale banking background.
Acting as an ExCo member of the bank, driving bank strategy -
• Owning, defining and implementing an IT and operations strategy that underpins the Bank’s overall business strategy
• Maintaining and monitoring performance through relationship with TechCo
• Setting up, managing and enhancing the Bank’s IT, IS and operational procedures and controls
• Own, develop, test and optimise a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for the Bank
• Working closely with the Group’s CTO and CISO to design and implement all aspects of the Bank’s IT architecture
• Working closely with the Bank’s Compliance & Legal teams
If you have the following experience, please apply -
- Knowledge and experience in Retail or wholesale banking products and appropriate regulations
- Previous experience as a CIO or COO
- Experience of devising and implementing Digital Transformation strategy
- Working as part of a local board in the context of an international business
- Willingness to be based full time in the Middle East
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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